Panasonic DMC-LX10 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LX10
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
Message Display 289
Q&A Troubleshooting 291
Finding the information you need 2
Contents 4
Contents by Function 10
Menu list 169
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Finding the information you need

In this “Owner’s Manual for advanced features”, you can find the information you need from the following pages. By clicking a page number, you can jump to the linked page and quickly find the information.
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“Message displays”
Search from the menu list
“Menu list”
[Rec] ............................ 169
[Motion Picture]............ 187
[Custom] ...................... 189
[Setup] ........................ 198
[Playback] .................... 207
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For details on how to use this manual,
see the next page.
Wi-Fi® function →227
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How to use this manual

Recording mode icons
Recording mode:
In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute indicated menus and functions.
has different functions depending on the recording mode that is registered.
• Click a cross reference in the text to jump to the corresponding page.
About the symbols in the text
Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.
Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
(→00) Indicates the reference page. Click to go to the corresponding page.
Click to view the description on the next page.
In this Owner’s Manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows: Example: To change the [Quality] setting from [ ] to [ ] in the [Rec] menu
[Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]
• In this manual, ring, dial and lever operations are illustrated as below.
Turn the control ring
Rotate the rear dial
Rotate the zoom lever
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Click this icon to jump to “Menu list”.
Click this icon to return to the previously displayed page.
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Contents

Finding the information you need ..... 2
How to use this manual ...................... 3
Before Use
Before use ......................................... 13
Standard Accessories ...................... 15
Preparations
Attaching the Hand Strap ................. 18
Charging battery ............................... 19
Inserting the battery ...................................20
Charging the battery ..................................21
Inserting and removing the card
(optional) ............................................ 24
Basics
Holding the camera ........................... 30
Adjusting the angle
of the monitor .................................... 31
Buttons/Dials/Levers
Used for Recording ........................... 32
Zoom Lever (Use Zoom)............................32
Shutter button (Taking pictures) .................33
Motion picture button
(Recording motion pictures).......................34
Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ......34
Control ring / Aperture ring / Rear dial .......35
Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button
(Selecting/setting items) ............................37
[DISP.] button
(Switching the display information) ............37
Touch screen (Touch operations)....39
Touching the screen and recording
(Touch Shutter function).............................40
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a
Specified Area ([Touch AE]) .......................41
Contents by Function ....................... 10
Names and Functions
of Main Parts ..................................... 16
About the Card .................................. 25
Formatting the card (initialization)..............26
Estimated recording capacity
(number of pictures/recording time) ...........26
Setting the clock ............................... 28
Changing time settings ..............................29
Setting the menu ............................... 42
Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu) ..................................... 44
Change the Quick Menu to your
preferred item ............................................45
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons
(Function buttons) ............................ 46
Using the function buttons during
recording ....................................................47
Using the function buttons during
playback.....................................................48
Entering Text .....................................49
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Recording mode
Taking pictures with automatic settings
(Intelligent Auto Mode) ..................... 50
Taking pictures using a handheld camera
([iHandheld Night Shot]) ............................53
Combining pictures into a single still
picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ............54
Recording images by changing the
brightness (exposure) or color tone ...........55
Defocusing the background
(Defocus control function) ..........................56
Taking Pictures of Yourself
[Self Shot] .......................................... 57
Changing the way the shutter is
released .....................................................59
Taking pictures after automatically setting the aperture value and shutter speed
(Program AE Mode)........................... 61
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed ... 62
Taking pictures by setting the aperture
value (Aperture-Priority AE Mode) .............62
Taking pictures by setting the shutter
speed (Shutter-Priority AE Mode) ..............63
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
(Manual Exposure Mode) ..........................64
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed
(Preview Mode)..........................................66
Easily set aperture / shutter speed for
suitable exposure (One Push AE)..............68
Contents
Recording panorama pictures
(Panorama Shot Mode) ..................... 69
Taking pictures according to the scene
(Scene Guide Mode) ......................... 72
Types of Scene Guide Mode .....................73
Taking Pictures with different picture effects
(Creative Control Mode) ................... 76
Types of picture effects ..............................77
Recording motion pictures by setting the aperture value/ shutter speed
(Creative Video Mode) ...................... 82
Recording Slow Motion Pictures
([High Speed Video]) .................................83
Minimizing operational sounds during
motion picture recording ............................84
Registering your own settings and recording
(Custom Mode) .................................. 85
Registering your own settings
([Cust.Set Mem.]).......................................85
Recording using registered custom set .....86
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Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
Taking pictures with Auto Focus ..... 87
Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is
pressed halfway (AFS, AFF, AFC) .............88
Switching [AF Mode] ..................................89
Changing the position and size
of the AF area ............................................95
Optimizing the focus and brightness
for a touched position ................................98
Taking close-up pictures
(Macro recording) ............................. 99
Taking pictures with
Manual Focus .................................. 100
Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure
(AF/AE Lock) ................................... 102
Taking pictures with Exposure
Compensation ................................. 103
Setting the ISO Sensitivity ............. 104
Adjusting the White Balance ......... 106
4K Photo and Drive Settings
Recording 4K Photos ..................... 110
Notes on the 4K Photo function ............... 11 4
Selecting pictures from 4K burst
file and saving ................................. 117
Adjusting the focus after recording
([Post Focus]/[Focus Stacking]) .... 121
Recording using [Post Focus] ..................121
Select the focus point and save the
picture ([Post Focus])...............................123
Combine multiple pictures to increase
the focus range ([Focus Stacking]) ..........124
Selecting a Drive Mode ................... 126
Burst function ...........................................127
Taking pictures with self-timer..................129
Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically
(Bracket Recording) ........................ 130
Exposure Bracket ....................................131
Aperture Bracket ......................................132
Focus Bracket ..........................................132
Taking pictures automatically at set intervals
[Time Lapse Shot] ........................... 133
Creating stop motion animation
[Stop Motion Animation] ................ 135
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Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Correcting jitter ............................... 138
Using Zoom ..................................... 140
Zoom types and use ................................140
Using the zoom by performing touch
operations (Touch zoom) .........................143
Taking pictures with flash .............. 144
Recording motion pictures
Recording Motion Picture/
4K Motion Picture ........................... 149
Setting the format, picture size and
recording frame rate ................................151
Adjusting the focus while recording
motion pictures ([Continuous AF]) ...........153
Playing Back and Editing Pictures
Viewing your pictures ..................... 161
Viewing motion pictures ................ 162
Capturing still pictures from motion
pictures ....................................................163
Switching the Playback Method .... 164
Zooming in and viewing
“Playback Zoom”......................................164
Viewing a list of pictures
“Multi Playback” .......................................164
Viewing pictures by their recording date
“Calendar Playback” ................................165
Contents
Setting the Flash Functions ........... 146
Changing Flash Mode..............................146
Setting the 2nd curtain sync ....................148
Adjusting the flash output ........................148
Pan or zoom while recording with the camera in a fixed position
[4K Live Cropping] .......................... 154
Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being
recorded ........................................... 157
Recording Snap Movies ................. 158
Viewing group pictures .................. 166
Deleting pictures ............................. 168
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Using Menu Functions
Contents
Menu list .......................................... 169
[Rec] ........................................................169
[Motion Picture] ........................................187
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the
Wi-Fi® function ................................ 227
Wi-Fi Function ................................. 228
Operating the camera by
connecting it to a smartphone ....... 231
Installing the smartphone/tablet app
“Panasonic Image App” ........................... 231
Connecting to a smartphone....................232
Taking pictures via a smartphone
(remote recording) ...................................236
Playing back pictures in the camera
on a smartphone ......................................237
Saving pictures in the camera to a
smartphone ..............................................237
Sending pictures in the camera to
social networking services .......................238
Adding location information to pictures
in the camera from a smartphone ............238
Combining motion pictures recorded with Snap Movie according to your
preference on a smartphone....................240
Displaying still pictures on a TV .... 241
[Custom] ..................................................189
[Setup] .....................................................198
[Playback] ................................................207
Sending pictures ............................. 242
Sending pictures to a
smartphone ..................................... 245
Wireless printing ............................. 246
Sending pictures to AV device ....... 247
Sending pictures to a PC ............... 248
Using WEB services ....................... 250
When sending images to WEB service....250
When sending images to
[Cloud Sync. Service] ..............................253
Using “LUMIX CLUB” ..................... 254
About the [LUMIX CLUB] .........................254
About connections ......................... 259
Connecting via a wireless access point
([Via Network]) .........................................260
Connecting directly ([Direct]) ...................263
Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously ([Select a destination from History] /
[Select a destination from Favorite]) ........264
[Wi-Fi Setup] .................................... 266
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Connecting with other devices
Enjoying 4K motion pictures ......... 268
Viewing 4K motion pictures .....................268
Storing 4K motion pictures.......................269
Viewing on TV screen ..................... 270
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ....272
Storing recorded still pictures and
motion pictures on your PC ........... 273
Downloading software .............................274
Copying still pictures and motion
pictures ....................................................276
Others
Optional accessories ...................... 282
Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead
of the battery ............................................282
Contents
Storing recorded still pictures and
motion pictures in the recorder ..... 278
Printing ............................................ 279
Printing with date and text .......................281
List of monitor display ................... 283
Message displays ........................... 289
Q&A Troubleshooting .................... 291
Usage cautions and notes ............. 300
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Contents by Function

Recording
Recording
Recording mode ...........................................34
[Preview] .......................................................66
Panorama Shot Mode ...................................69
Macro recording ............................................99
Aperture Bracket .........................................132
Focus Bracket .............................................132
[Time Lapse Shot] .......................................133
[Stop Motion Animation] .............................. 135
[Multi Exp.] ..................................................179
[Silent Mode] ...............................................189
4K Photo
[4K PHOTO]................................................110
[Post Focus] recording ................................121
Focus (AF/MF)
Auto Focus ...................................................87
AF Mode .......................................................89
Adjusting the AF area position ......................95
Manual Focus .............................................100
AF/AE Lock .................................................102
Drive
Drive Mode .................................................126
Burst function ..............................................127
[Self Timer] .................................................129
Exposure
[Touch AE] ....................................................41
[One Push AE] .............................................. 68
AF/AE Lock .................................................102
Exposure Compensation ............................103
ISO sensitivity .............................................104
Exposure Bracket .......................................131
[Metering Mode] ..........................................175
Picture Quality and Color Tone
White Balance ............................................106
[Photo Style] ...............................................170
[Filter Settings] ............................................172
[Picture Size] ..............................................174
[Quality] ......................................................174
[Highlight Shadow] ......................................176
[i.Dynamic] ..................................................177
[i.Resolution] ...............................................177
[HDR] ..........................................................178
[Long Shtr NR] ............................................182
[Diffraction Compensation] .........................182
[Color Space] ..............................................183
Flash
[Flash Mode] ...............................................146
2nd curtain synchro ....................................148
[Flash Adjust.] .............................................148
Motion Picture
Motion Picture
Creative Video Mode ....................................82
[High Speed Video] .......................................83
[Silent Operation] ..........................................84
Motion pictures in 4K ..................................149
[Rec Format] ...............................................151
[Rec Quality] ...............................................151
[4K Live Cropping] ......................................154
Taking still pictures while a motion picture
is being recorded ........................................157
[Snap Movie] ...............................................158
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Audio
[Wind Noise Canceller] ...............................188
Screen settings
[Center Marker] ...........................................193
[Zebra Pattern] ............................................194
[Monochrome Live View] ............................195
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Setup/Custom
Basic settings
[Format] ........................................................26
[Clock Set] ....................................................28
Display switching ....................................37, 38
How to set menu items .................................42
[Q.MENU] .....................................................44
[Beep] .........................................................200
[Economy] ...................................................202
[Reset] (initialization) ..................................205
Playback
Playback
Picture playback .........................................161
Motion picture playback ..............................162
Playback Zoom ...........................................164
Multi Playback ............................................164
Delete .........................................................168
[Auto Review] .............................................196
Display/playback settings
[Slide Show] ................................................208
[Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.] ........................222, 223
Edit
[Post Focus] ................................................123
[Focus Stacking] .........................................124
[RAW Processing] .......................................212
[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] ...........................215
[Light Composition] .....................................215
[Clear Retouch] ...........................................217
[Resize] .......................................................221
[Cropping] ...................................................222
Contents by Function
Customization
[CUSTOM] in the Quick Menu ......................45
Function buttons ...........................................46
Custom Mode ...............................................85
[Custom] menu ...........................................189
Adding information
[Location Logging] ...................................... 211
[Title Edit] ....................................................218
[Text Stamp] ................................................219
Image settings
[Favorite] .....................................................223
[Print Set] ....................................................224
[Protect] ......................................................225
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Wi-Fi
Connect
“Image App” ................................................231
[WPS (Push-Button)] ..........................260, 263
Direct connection ........................................263
Image App
Remote recording .......................................236
Saving images ............................................237
Sending images ..................................238, 245
Sending and adding location information ...238 Combining motion pictures recorded with
[Snap Movie] ...............................................240
Connecting with other devices
PC
Transferring images to a PC .......................273
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ..................................274
SILKYPIX ....................................................275
TV
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .......270
[VIERA Link] ...............................................272
Contents by Function
In combination with other devices
Playing back pictures on a TV ....................241
Printing images ...........................................246
Sending images to an AV device ................247
Sending images to a PC .............................248
Sending images to a WEB service .............250
Using [Cloud Sync. Service] .......................253
Recorder
Dubbing ......................................................278
Printer
PictBridge ...................................................279
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Before Use

Before use

Camera handling
Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may
damage the lens, monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface
• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag
• Adding accessories to the camera strap
• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor
The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.
Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which
present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.
• In extremely dusty or sandy places
• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water
Condensation (When the lens or the monitor is fogged up)
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of
temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using
it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.
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Before Use
Before use
Always take a test shot first
Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.
No compensation for missed shots
We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.
Carefully observe copyright laws
Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.
Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→300)
Before using the camera, make sure all accessories specified in the attached “Basic Owner’s Manual” are supplied.
For details on optional accessories (→282)
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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the
camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card
in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
Optional accessories
Cards are optional.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 2 3
Before Use
Shutter button (→33)
1
Zoom lever (→32)
2
Motion picture button (→34)
3
Rear dial (→35)
4
Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→28)
5
Mode dial (→34)
6
Stereo microphone (→30)
7
Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.
Flash open lever (→144)
8
Flash (→144)
9
45678
9
15
10
11
121314
Strap eyelet (→18)
10
Aperture ring (→35)
11
Control ring (→35)
12
Lens barrel
13
Lens
14
Self-timer indicator (→129) /
15
AF Assist Lamp (→191)
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Before Use
Names and Functions of Main Parts
Strap eyelet (→18)
10
Charging lamp (→22) /
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
®
connection lamp (→228)
Wi-Fi
[ ] ([Post Focus]) button (→121) / [Fn2] button (→46)
[Q.MENU/ ] (Cancel) button (→44) /
] (Delete) button (→168) /
[ [Fn3] button (→46)
[ ] (4K photo mode) button (→110 ) / [Fn1] button (→46)
[ ] (Playback) button (→161)
Cursor button (→37)
] (Exposure compensation) ( )
[
(→103)
] (White Balance) ( ) (→106)
[
] (Drive Mode) ( ) (→126)
[
] (Focus Mode) ( ) (→87, 99, 100)
[
[MENU/SET] button (→37)
[DISP.] button (→37)
[HDMI] socket (→270)
[USB/CHARGE] socket (→21, 276, 279)
19
20
21
10
16
17
22
18
23
24
262728293031
25
Release lever (→20)
26
DC coupler cover (→282)
27
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.
Card/Battery door (→20, 24)
28
Tripod mount (→303)
29
Do not attach this unit to tripods that have screws with a length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may damage this unit or the unit may not be secured properly on the tripod.
Touch screen (→39) / monitor (→283)
30
Speaker (→30)
31
Function buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8]
• Buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8] (→46) are touch icons. They can be displayed by touching the [
] tab on the recording
screen.
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Preparations

Attaching the Hand Strap

We recommend attaching the hand strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Strap eyelet
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Preparations

Charging battery

Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied), and battery for this camera.
• Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.
Camera status Charge
Turn off Yes Turn on No
About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products 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 that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.
Slide the release lever to the
1
[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door
Release lever
Insert the battery all the way
2
• Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it is locked by lever.
Close the card/battery door
3
and then slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position
Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation. Lever
Preparations
Charging battery
[OPEN] [LOCK]
To remove battery
Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes
off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)
Remove battery from camera after use.
• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.
• The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
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Preparations
Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).
Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off.
The battery can be charged from an outlet or through a PC.
USB connection cable (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) Computer
Getting ready: Turn on the computer.
When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable (supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.
[USB/CHARGE] socket
• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera is in an upright position.
• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.
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Preparations
Charging battery
If the computer enters sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.
If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera,
the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer. Do not
connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.
Charging lamp indications
Charging lamp
On: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete
(After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.)
Flashing: Charging error
(For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to (→291).)
Notes on charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
Charging time Approx. 130 min.
• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the power supply capacity of the computer.
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may cause
malfunction of the camera. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
Do not use a USB extension cable.
The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated accessories of
this camera. Do not use them for other devices. Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after
being charged.) If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may not complete
properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera. If the charging lamp does not light even when the camera is connected to the AC adaptor
(supplied) or a computer, check to make sure it is properly connected. (→21)
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Preparations
Charging battery
Remaining battery
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace a fully charged battery.
Estimated number of recordable pictures and operating time
By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.
Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures
Recording time Approx. 130 min.
Recording motion pictures
[Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] [MP4]
[Rec Quality] [FHD/17M/60i] [FHD/28M/60p] [4K/100M/30p]
Available recording time Approx. 70 min. Approx. 70 min. Approx. 60 min.
*
Actual available recording time
*
The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off, starting and
stopping recording and using zoom.
Approx. 35 min. Approx. 35 min. Approx. 30 min.
Viewing pictures
Playback time Approx. 170 min.
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.
• In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
• When operations such as the flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. Please
purchase a new battery.
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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Slide the release lever to the
1
[OPEN] position and open the card/battery door
Release lever
Insert the card all the way
2
Do not touch the terminal
• Check the orientation of a card (terminals face monitor).
• Insert the card all the way firmly until it clicks.
Close the card/battery door
3
and slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position
To remove card:
Press the center of the card.
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[OPEN] [LOCK]
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the screen goes
off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)
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About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB • This unit is compatible with UHS-
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB
About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards listed on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic brand card.
According to the [Rec Format] (→151) and [Rec Quality] (→151) of a motion picture, the required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials.
[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example
[AVCHD] All
[MP4] [FHD]/[HD]
[MP4] [4K]/[High Speed Video] UHS Speed Class 3
Class 4 or higher
Ι UHS Speed Class 3
When recording in 4K Photo /
[Post Focus]
UHS Speed Class 3
• Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.)
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Access to the card
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The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card.
While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion,
or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete
or format the data or display it by recording date. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged).
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About the Card

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.
[Setup] → [Format]
This requires a sufficiently charged battery, or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional).
Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting.
Always format cards with this camera. Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already
been formatted with a computer or another device.

Estimated recording capacity (number of pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).
Recording picture capacity (still pictures)
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] and [Quality] is set to [ ]
[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
L (20M) 1450 2910 5810 11510
M (10M)
S (5M)
2650 5310 10510 20810
4600 9220 17640 34940
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2] and [Quality] is set to [ ]
[Picture Size] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
L (20M) 450 920 1840 3650
M (10M) 530 1070 2140 4250
S (5M) 580 1170 2340 4630
When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 9,999, “9999+” is displayed.
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About the Card
Recording time capacity (motion pictures)
• The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)
When [Rec Format] is [AVCHD]
[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
[FHD/28M/60p] 1h15m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s 9h55m00s
[FHD/17M/60i] 2h00m00s 4h05m00s 8h15m00s 16h25m00s
[FHD/24M/30p] [FHD/24M/24p]
When [Rec Format] is [MP4]
[Rec Quality] 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
[4K/100M/30p] [4K/100M/24p]
[FHD/28M/60p] 1h10m00s 2h30m00s 5h00m00s 9h55m00s
[FHD/20M/30p] 1h35m00s 3h20m00s 6h40m00s 13h15m00s
[HD/10M/30p] 3h05m00s 6h20m00s 12h45m00s 25h25m00s
[AVCHD] motion pictures:
Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB.
• Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/17M/60i]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
Motion pictures with their file size set to [FHD] or [HD] in [MP4]:
Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback when the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.)
• Motion pictures with [Rec Quality] setting of [FHD/28M/60p]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion pictures without interruption.) If using an SDXC Memory Card, you can record a motion picture in a single file even if the size is greater than 4 GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
1h25m00s 2h55m00s 5h50m00s 11h35m00s
20m00s 42m00s 1h20m00s 2h45m00s
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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Set the Camera [ON/OFF] switch to [ON]
1
• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4.
Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed
2
Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]
3
• The [Please set the clock] message appears.
Press [MENU/SET]
4
Press to select the items (year,
5
month, day, hour, minute), and press
to set
: Home time
: Destination time Style Display order Time display format
To set the display order or time display format
• Select [Style] and press [MENU/SET] to display the setting screen for display order and time display format.
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Press [MENU/SET]
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Setting the clock
When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed,
7
press [MENU/SET]
When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press
8
[MENU/SET]
Press to set your home area and
9
press [MENU/SET]
City or area name Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the
picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp].

Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu
1
• For details about how to set the menu (→42)
Set the date and time (Perform steps 5 - 6. (→28))
2
Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after the battery is removed, provided a
fully charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.
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Basics

Holding the camera

Hold the camera gently with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.
• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist.
• Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other objects.
• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.
• Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.
AF Assist Lamp Microphone Flash Speaker Hand strap
About the direction detect function
Still pictures recorded with the camera held vertically can be automatically displayed in portrait orientation during playback. (Only when [Rotate Disp.] is set to [ON].)
• The direction detect function may not operate correctly if pictures are taken with the camera pointing up or down.
• Motion pictures, 4K burst files recorded with the 4K Photo function, and pictures recorded in [Post Focus] cannot be displayed vertically.
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