Panasonic DMC LX 3 Operating Guide

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[REC] mode: 
ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
The following functions are activated automatically.
Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] 
selector switch to [!].
A Mode dial
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
Set the mode dial to [ñ].
[MF] cannot be set in [
ñ
.
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too 
dark 
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
The focus range is 1 cm (Wide)/30 cm (Tele) to ¶.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
The access indication 
 lights red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
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