User manual PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LX1

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX1PP Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic. com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www. panasonic. ca VQT0S19 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. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. [. . . ] · The shooting is canceled when you press the [MENU] button while the countdown screen is displayed. · The Flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [v]. · The stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF]. (P47) · The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO80]. · You cannot use [CONT. AF] while in this mode. · You cannot use exposure compensation, auto bracket mode, burst mode, or recording audio. · The histogram is always orange. (P29) Starry sky mode Choose this setting to take clear pictures of the night sky. The slow shutter speed makes the stars sparkle. You can choose a shutter speed of 15, 30, or 60 seconds. 19 15 n Technique for Starry sky mode · Due to the slow shutter speed, use a tripod and the self-timer (P44) for best results. 68 VQT0S19 Recording pictures (advanced) c Self portrait mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself. 2 19 n Technique for Self-portrait mode · When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator lights up. Fix the camera firmly and then press the shutter button fully. · The available focus range is 0. 98 feet (30 cm) to 2. 3 feet (70 cm). · You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P75). In this time, the self-timer indicator lights up while recording the audio. · When you select self-portrait mode [c], the zoom lever is automatically moved to Wide (1×). · The self-timer can be set to [OFF] or [2SEC. ]. (P44) When you set to [2SEC. ], it is kept until the camera is turned [OFF] or you switch the mode. · The stabilizer function is fixed to [MODE2]. (P47) · The setting on the AF assist lamp is disabled. · The AF mode is fixed to 9-area-focusing. (P76) · The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to the optimal value. · A blinking self-timer lamp indicates that the camera has not focused. Press the shutter button halfway again to focus. · The captured picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. [. . . ] For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". [. . . ]