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1. http www isl co jp SILKYPIX english p support e LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP Vista 7 LoiLoScope is a video editing software where that draws out the full power of your PC Creating videos is as easy as Organizing cards on top of a desk Use your music picture and video files to create videos to share with your friends and family by burning it to a DVD uploading it to websites or simply share your videos with your friends via e mail This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site For more information on how to use LoiLoScope read the LoiLoScope manual available for download at the link below Manual URL http loilo tv product 20 ENG VaT4G94 41 Installing supplied software e Before inserting the CD ROM close all running applications 1 Check the environment of your PC 3 Operating environment of PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8 2 PE O8 Windows XP 32bit SP3 Windows Vista 32bit SP2 Windows 7 32bit 64bit or SP1 CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or higher Windows XP Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Windows Vista Pentium III 1 GHz or higher Windows 7 Display 1024x768 pixels or more 1920x 1080 pixels or more recommended RAM 512 MB or more Windows XP Windows Vista 1 GB or more Windows 7 32bit 2 GB or more Windows 7 64bit Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software Refer to the operating instructions of2. PHOTOfunSTUDIO PDF for further operating environment details For details on SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 1 SE please read the details on the support site given on P41 Insert the CD ROM with the supplied software When you insert the supplied CD ROM the install menu will start Click on the Recommended Installation Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen Note e The software compatible with your PC will be installed PHOTOfunSTUDIO is not compatible with Mac e On the Mac SILKYPIX can be installed manually Insert the CD ROM with the supplied software Double click on the automatically displayed folder Double click the icon in the application folder 42 VQT4G94 ENG Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Digital Camera Body DMC G5 Information for your safety Power Source DC 8 4 V Power Consumption 2 9 W When recording with LCD Monitor When the Interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used 3 0 W When recording with LCD Monitor When the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used 2 5 W When playing back with LCD Monitor When the Interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used 2 6 W When playing back with LCD Monitor When the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Camera effective 16 050 000 pixels pixels Image sensor 4 3 Live MOS sensor total pixel number 18 310 000 pixels Primary color filter Digital Z
3. To use those functions press Fn1 Fn2 or Fn3 or touch Fn4 or Fn5 e To use Fn1 set the AF AE LOCK Fn1 of the Custom menu to Fn1 e To use Fn3 set the LVF LCD Fn3 of the Custom menu to Fn3 1 Touch Fn1 Fn2 Fn3 Fn4 or Fn5 from the Fn Button Set in the Custom menu 2 Touch the function you want to assign e Assign your favorite functions to each of the function buttons e Exit the menu after it is set 26 VQT4G94 ENG Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Scene Guide Mode Recording Mode If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images the camera will set optimal exposure color and focus allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene Set the mode dial to SN 2 Drag the example images to select a screen ce X e You can also select the scene by dragging the slide bar 3 Touch Set Set E To enjoy a variety of picture effects Touch pisP 1 on the scene selection screen to display explanations etc for picture effects to suit the scene To take full advantage of the picture effects we recommend that you read the explanations and try recording pictures e The page can be changed by touching A W ENG VQT4G94 27 Taking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control Mode Recording Mode
4. is attached to the main body ENG VQT4G94 37 E Setup Menu This menu lets you perform the clock settings select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera Clock Set World Time Travel Date Beep Volume LCD Display Viewfinder LCD Mode Economy USB Mode VIERA Link 3D Playback Menu Resume Rotate Disp Menu Background Language Version Disp No Reset Pixel Refresh 38 vat4ce4 ENG Setting Date Time Sets the times for the region where you live and your holiday destination Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the travel destination can be set Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter noise Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels Brightness color or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor Live Viewfinder is adjusted The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending on how bright it is around the camera Suppresses the unit s power consumption to prevent the battery from being run down Sets the communication method when connecting using the USB connection cable supplied This sets how the unit connects to a television etc Equipment that supports the VIERA Link will connect automatically Set the output method for 3D pictures Stores the location of the last used menu item for each menu T
5. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration 4 VQT4G94 ENG E Cautions for Use e Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable DMW USBC1 optional e Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHMS0 optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 m 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet e Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable DMW AVC1 optional e Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter DMW RSL1 optional Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc e lf you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound e f this unit is adversely affected by electromag
6. Panasonic Basic Owner s Manual Digital Camera Lens Kit Body vodei no DMIC GSX DMC GSK DMC G5 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely LUMIX La i F ore detailed instructions on the operation of this MICRO i i Camera are contain in SYSTEM FOURTHIRDS ontained Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM wa TM gt k a Install it on your PC to read it XC I Register online at www panasonic com register U S customers only For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo VQT4G94 F0612SMO 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 Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No Dealer Purchased From Model No Dealer Address Serial No Please note that the actual controls and components menu items etc of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner s Manual Carefully observe copyrig
7. ENG Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration shock or pressure e The lens LCD monitor or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions It may also malfunction or image may not record if you Drop or hit the camera Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor This camera is not dust drip water proof Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust water sand etc e Liquid sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens buttons etc Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions but it may also become irreparable Places with a lot of sand or dust Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when D using it on a rainy day or at the beach Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus it may cause a malfunction or damage E About Condensation When the lens the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fogged up e Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains fungus and camera malfunction e lf condensation occurs turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature ENG VQT4G94 7 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessorie
8. This mode records with additional image effects You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen 1 Set the mode dial to 4 2 Touch the example image to select image effects filters e The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display The image effect can be switched by touching A O A OI e Touch to display the explanation for the selected image effect e The explanation can also be displayed by pressing cursor button gt 3 Touch Set 28 VQT4G94 ENG Playing Back Pictures Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures 1 Press gt 2 Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally Forward drag from right to left Rewind drag from left to right Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats In Playback Mode select a picture with the motion picture icon and touch gt in the middle of the screen Motion picture icon The motion picture recording time E Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback a fife emm te Frame by frame rewind Frame by frame forward while pausing while pausing Reduce volume level Increase volume level ENG VaT4G94 29 Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered To delete a single picture 1 In Playback Mod
9. conditions AF MF ena set the focus manually after the automatic focus has MF Assist When you set the focus manually the display is enlarged When you set the focus manually an MF guide that allows you to check the direction to achieve focus is displayed Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an Power Zoom Lens interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom electrically operated zoom LVF Disp Style This will set the display style of the Live Viewfinder LCD Disp Style This will set the display style of the LCD monitor Enable or disable the eye sensor You can also set the Eye Sensor deed sensitivity of the eye sensor iA Button Switch It is possible to set how the gf button activates the Intelligent Auto Mode Video Button Enables disables the motion picture button Rec Area This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording and still picture recording P This will switch display between the number of recordable Remaining Disp pictures and available recording time Touch Settings Enables disables the Touch operation This allows you to set the speed of continuously forwarding or Touch Scroll sa rewinding pictures using touch operation Dial Guide Set whether or not to display the dial operation guide Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to and d Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens Shoot w o Lens
10. e Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode E To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press X A button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode e The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the A button is lit Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera fy Intelligent Auto Plus Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera and defocus color and brightness can be controlled P Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings A Aperture Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set S Shutter Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set M Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted ENG vaT4G94 19 Taking a Still picture Applicable modes At P A S M c Icah 1 Select the Recording Mode 2 Press the shutter button halfway to focus Aperture value Shutter speed e Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved except when set to flash e When the image is correctly focused the picture will be taken since the Focus Priority is set initially to ON 3 Press the
11. second Metering range EV Oto EV 18 White Balance Auto White Balance Daylight Cloudy Shade Incandescent lights Flash White set1 White set2 White Balance K set Exposure AE Program AE P Aperture priority AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure M AUTO Exposure Compensation 1 3 EV Step 5 EV to 5 EV Metering Mode Multiple Center weighted Spot LCD monitor 3 0 TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 920 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Touch screen Viewfinder Color LCD Viewfinder Approx 1 440 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 with diopter adjustment 4 to 4 diopter Built in pop up flash GN 10 5 equivalent ISO160 m Flash range Approx 30 cm 0 99 feet to 9 4 m 30 8 feet When the Interchangeable lens H PS14042 is mounted WIDE ISO AUTO is set Flash range Approx 50 cm 1 65 feet to 9 4 m 30 8 feet When the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 is mounted WIDE ISO AUTO is set AUTO AUTO Red Eye Reduction Forced ON Forced ON Red Eye Reduction Slow Sync Slow Sync Red Eye Reduction Forced OFF Flash synchronization Equal to or smaller than 1 160th of a second speed Stereo Recording media SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card 44 VQT4G94 ENG Picture size When the aspect ratio setting is ZR 4608 x 3456 pixels 3264 2448 pixels 2336x 1752 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is IE 4608 x 3072 pixels 3264 2176 pixels 2336 1560 pixels When th
12. via the label on the card etc CLAss Ge e g e Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Note e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing ENG vaT4G94 17 Setting Date Time Clock Set e The clock is not set when the camera is shipped 1 Turn the camera on e The status indicator lights when you turn this unit on 2 Touch Clock Set 3 Touch the items you wish to set Year Month Day Hours Minutes and set using A V e You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching VO e Touch S I to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time To set the display order and the time display format e Touch Style to display the settings screen for setting display order time display format Touch Set to set or A Touch Set in the confirmation screen e When the clock setting is complete the confirmation screen for the function lever setting is displayed Select Change or Exit You can check uncheck the check box each time you touch Don t show this again Changing the Clock Setting Select Clock Set in the Setup menu e The clock can be reset as shown in steps 3 and 4 18 vat4co4 ENG Selecting the Recording Mode E To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Select the mode by rotating the mode dial
13. 42 card and battery Approx 561 g 1 24 Ib with the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 card and battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Language select ENGLISH ESPANOL PORTUGUES Battery Charger Panasonic DE A79B Information for your safety Input 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Output 8 4 V 0 65 A Equipment mobility Movable Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BLC12PP Information for your safety Voltage capacity 7 2 V 1200 mAh 46 VQT4G94 ENG Interchangeable Lens H PS14042 LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH POWER O I S Focal length Aperture type Aperture range Minimum aperture value Lens construction Nano surface coating In focus distance Maximum image magnification Optical Image Stabiliser Angle of view Filter diameter Max diameter Overall length Mass weight f 14 mm to 42 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 84 mm 7 diaphragm blades circular aperture diaphragm F3 5 Wide to F5 6 Tele F22 9 elements in 8 groups 4 aspherical lenses 2 ED Lens 0 2 m 0 66 feet Wide to focal length 20 mm to from the focus distance reference line 0 3 m 0 99 feet focal length 21 mm to Tele to from the focus distance reference line 0 17X 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 34x Available None Setting of the Stabilizer is done in Rec menu Mi
14. C G5 ENG VQT4G94 3 E About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack e Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack e Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit e Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals e Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects e Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION e Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer e When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal O e Do not heat or expose to flame e Do not leave the battery ies in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate E About the battery charger CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated
15. Consult your local dealer e Refer to catalogs Web pages for most current information regarding optional accessories http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only 50 vat4ao4 ENG Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered 3 Method of payment check one LI American Express LI VISA Credit Card L MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms o First Last Phone Day _ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 ENG vaT4G94 51 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials
16. S014140 H HS12035 H FS100300 H FS045200 Interchangeable Lens H FS014042 H FS014045 H F007014 H F008 H ES045 H X025 H H020 H H014 H FT012 Mount Adaptor DMW MA1 DMW MA2M DMW MA3R x1 The AC Adaptor optional can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler optional The AC adaptor optional cannot be used by itself x2 When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used x3 When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used x4 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal ENG VQT4G94 49 Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card e This unit is compatible with UHS I standard SDHC SDXC memory cards Product numbers correct as of August 2012 These may be subject to change RP SDU64GG1K RP SDU32GG1K RP SDU16GG1K RP SDU08GG1K RP SDU04GG1K RP SDQA32GUK RP SDQA16GUK RP SDQA08GUK RP SDQA04GUK RP SDLA382GUK RP SDLA16GUK RP SDLAO8GUK RP SDLA04GUK RP SDLAO2GUK e Refer to P15 for information about the battery charging time e NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries
17. anama 800 PANA 800 7262 Colombia 01 8000 94PANA 01 8000 947262 Ecuador 1800 PANASONIC 1800 726276 Costa Rica 800 PANA737 800 7262737 El Salvador 800 PANA 800 7262 Guatemala 1 801 811 PANA 1 801 811 7262 Chile 800 390 602 From a cell phone 797 5000 Venezuela 800 PANA 800 800 7262 800 Uruguay 0 800 PANA 0 800 7262 Peru 0800 00726 Argentina 0800 333 PANA 0800 333 7262 0810 321 PANA 0810 321 7262 Paraguay 0800 11 PANA 0800 11 7262 Mexico Service To obtain information in the Republic of Mexico contact us at email atencion clientes mx panasonic com Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers 01800 VIP PANA 01800 847 7262 Interior 55 5000 1200 Mexico D F and Metropolitan Area ENG VQT4G94 55 e G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard A CHY TM e Micro Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are Progressive trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation in Japan the United States the European Union DOLBY and other countries DIGITAL e Four Thirds and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation in Japan the United States the European Union and other H LD mil countries e SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive QO logo are trademarks of Panasonic Cor
18. cro Four Thirds Mount 75 Wide to 29 Tele 37 mm 1 46 inch Approx 61 mm 2 40 inch Approx 26 8 mm 1 06 inch from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount when the lens barrel is recessed Approx 95 0 21 Ib ENG VQT4G94 47 Interchangeable Lens H FS014042 LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O I S Focal length f 14 mm to 42 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 28 mm to 84 mm Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3 5 Wide to F5 6 Tele Minimum aperture F22 value Lens construction 12 elements in 9 groups 1 aspherical lens In focus distance 0 3 m 0 99 feet to from the focus distance reference line Maximum image 0 16 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 32x magnification Optical Image Available Stabiliser None Setting of the Stabilizer is done in Rec menu Micro Four Thirds Mount Angle of view 75 Wide to 29 Tele Filter diameter 52 mm 2 05 inch Max diameter Approx 60 6 mm 2 39 inch Overall length Approx 63 6 mm 2 50 inch from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount Mass weight Approx 165 0 36 Ib 48 VAT4G94 ENG Digital Camera Accessory System OMWACE DMW FL220 DMW FL360 DMW FL500 DMW LMCH37 2 DMW LMC52 3 DMW LND37 2 DMW LND52 3 DMW LPL37 2 DMW LPL52 3 DMW LFC37 2 DMW LFC52 3 OM TA RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 Sw Gwor H PS45175 H PS14042 H V
19. ctory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God ENG vaT4aao4 53 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product I
20. e select the picture to delete and touch a 2 Touch Delete Single __Delete Sing lt e Confirmation screen is displayed beat Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes __DeleteAll 5 To delete multiple pictures up to 100 or all the pictures In Playback Mode touch 11 2 Touch Delete Multi or Delete All e Delete All Confirmation screen is displayed Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes e It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when All Delete Except Favorite is selected with the Delete All set 3 When Delete Multi is selected Touch the picture to be deleted repeat this step e m appears on the selected pictures Touching again cancels the setting 4 When Delete Multi is selected Touch OK e Confirmation screen is displayed Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes 30 VaT4G94 ENG Switching the display of the LCD Monitor Press DISP to change In Recording Mode e Screen will switch as follows Example of LCD monitor display Fls O ais ars E With information Without information With information tilt sensor display Without information tilt sensor display Turned off i In Playback Mode e Screen will switch as follows Example of LCD monitor display Wy id LR P s 10 00 DEC 1 2012 EE F35 60 mo 165 a
21. e EE cs 100 0001 With information Detailed information display Histogram display Without information F3 5 60 to fe awe Q so 160 AFS lis O sis ars E F3 5 60 mers 0 180160 1 98 100 0001 x If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed part of the display will disappear Press DISP or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear ENG VQT4G94 31 Setting the Menu Press MENU SET e The top menu screen is displayed 2 Touch the menu icon 3 Touch the menu item The page can be changed by touching SM0 4 Touch the Setting to set e Depending on the menu item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way A brief description appears when you touch a menu item option in steps 3 and 4 It will be set when you release your finger You can avoid selecting an item by dragging your finger to a vacant area and releasing the finger there E Close the menu Touch 9 or press the shutter button halfway E Switching to other menus e g Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menu Touch or another of the menu toggle icons e Select a menu item next and set it 32 VaT4G94 ENG Setting the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu some of the menu settings can be easily found e The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display st
22. e aspect ratio setting is EX1 4608 x 2592 pixels 3264x 1840 pixels 1920 1080 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is I 3456 x 3456 pixels 2448 x 2448 pixels 1744x1744 pixels Recording quality Motion pictures AVCHD When set to PSH 1920x1080 pixels 60p recording Approx 28 Mbps When set to FSH 1920x1080 pixels 60i recording Approx 17 Mbps When set to FPH 1920x1080 pixels 30p recording Approx 17 Mbps When set to SH 1280 720 pixels 60p recording Approx 17 Mbps MP4 When set to FHD 1920 x 1080 pixels 30 frames sec Approx 20 Mbps When set to HD 1280x720 pixels 30 frames sec Approx 10 Mbps When set to VGA 640 x 480 pixels 30 frames sec Approx 4 Mbps Quality RAW RAW Fine RAW Standard Fine Standard MPO Fine MPO Standard Recording file format RAW JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF corresponding MPO MP4 OO Digital USB 2 0 High Speed Analog video audio NTSC Audio line output monaural REMOTE p 2 5 mm jack AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin ADM MiniHDMI TypeC ENG VQT4G94 45 Approx 119 9 mm W x83 2 mm H x 70 8 mm D 4 72 W X3 28 H x2 79 D excluding the projecting parts Mass weight Approx 396 0 87 Ib with the card and battery Approx 346 g 0 76 Ib camera body Approx 491 1 08 Ib with the Interchangeable lens H PS140
23. e sure to touch the center of the desired icon 12 VvaT4G94 ENG Changing the Lens e Check that the camera is turned off Attaching the lens Preparations Remove the lens rear cap from the lens and the body cap from the camera Align the lens fitting marks red marks and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks e Do not press the lens release button 8 when you attach a lens Detaching the lens Preparations Attach the lens cap While pressing on the lens release button rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove ENG vaT4G94 13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping 1 Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body a Shoulder strap eyelet 2 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper 3 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper 4 Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out e Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap 14 vat4eo4 ENG Charging the Battery E About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BLC12PP Charging The battery is not charged when t
24. er of prints Protects images to prevent deletion by mistake Face Rec Edit Removes or changes information relating to personal identity ENG VQT4G94 39 Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Owner s Manual for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it E For Windows 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied 2 Select the desired language and then click Owner s Manual to install 3 Double click the Owner s Manual shortcut icon on the desktop Di The Chee ect Ge PP ees ed be eee ee Ea iamm him D ee eS ae h AE e ae me eae E E When the Owner s Manual PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Owner s Manual PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied click and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 e You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions E To uninstall the Owner s Manual PDF format Delete the PDF file from the Program Files Panasonic Lumix folder E For Mac 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing t
25. he Owner s Manual supplied 2 Open the Manual folder in the CD ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder 3 Double click the PDF file to open it 40 VAT4G94 ENG About the supplied software The supplied CD ROM includes the following software Install the software on to your computer before use e PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8 2 PE Windows XP Vista 7 This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC and also categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used You can resize pictures and add effects to the pictures Various printing functions such as layout printing and writing function to CD R are supported too If you forgot to set the date on the digital camera you can add the date of recording to pictures with this software Also AVCHD motion pictures can be loaded and written to DVD x This can be used only if the Recording tab is displayed on the Properties of the CD DVD drive on the PC e SILKYPIX Developer Studio Windows XP Vista 7 Mac OS X v10 4 v10 5 v10 6 v10 7 This is software to edit RAW format images Using RAW files recorded on this camera allows images to be edited with a higher quality Edited images can be saved in a format JPEG TIFF etc that can be displayed on a personal computer For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio refer to the Help or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory s support website
26. he camera is shipped Charge the battery before use e Charge the battery with the charger indoors 1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet e The CHARGE indicator lights up and charging begins E About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator turns on The CHARGE indicator is turned on during charging The CHARGE indicator turns off The CHARGE indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed E Charging time Charging time Approx 140 min e The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used The charging time for the battery in hot cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal ENG vaT4G94 15 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery e Check that this unit is turned off e We recommend using a Panasonic card 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BLC12PP If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product 2 Battery Being careful about the battery orientation insert all the way unti
27. his mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically Set the background color for the menu screen Set the language displayed on the screen This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked Returns the image file number to 0001 The Rec or Setup Custom menu settings are reset to the initial settings lt will perform optimization of imaging device and image processing s Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed Sensor Cleaning ee to the front of the imaging device is performed The card is formatted E Playback Menu This menu lets you set the Protection Cropping or Print Settings etc of recorded pictures 2D 3D Settings Switches the playback method for 3D images Selects the type etc of the images and plays back in order Playback Mode Selects the type etc of the images and plays back only particular images Title Edit Input texts comments on the recorded pictures Stamps the recorded pictures with recording date and time Text Stamp as names travel destination travel date etc Video Divide Splits the recorded motion picture in two Reduces the image size number of pixels Cropping Crops the recorded image Rotate Rotate pictures manually in 90 steps Marks can be added to images and images can be set as Favorite favorites Sets the images for printing and the numb
28. ht laws e Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BAT TERY for information on how to recycle this battery Information for Your Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or splashing Use only the recommended accessories e Do not remove covers Do not repair this unit by yourself Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible 2 VQT4G94 ENG E Product identification marking etn THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A 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 radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a pa
29. ion for the corresponding setting in Rec menu Rec Mode Sets the file format for the motion pictures you record Rec Quality This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures Picture Mode Sets the recording method for still pictures during motion picture recording Continuous AF Continues to focus on the subject for which focus has been achieved Ex Tele Conv Increases the Tele effect Wind Cut This prevents the recording of wind noise automatically Mic Level Disp Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen Mic Level Adj Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels ENG vaT4aao4 35 Flkr Decrease The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping in the motion picture Operation of the unit such as displaying of the screen and button operations can be set up according to your preferences Also it is possible to register the modified settings Cust Set Mem AF AE LOCK Fn1 LVF LCD Fn3 Fn Button Set Function Lever Auto Review Expo Meter AF AE Lock AF AE Lock Hold Eye Sensor AF Direct Focus Area Focus Priority Q Q D m 5 E 36 VAT4G94 ENG Registers the current camera settings as custom set Assigns AF AE lock or Fn1 function button to the AF AE LOCK Fn1 button Assign the LVF LCD switching function or Fn3 function button to the LVF LCD Fn3 button You can assign vario
30. ith the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com For USA Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Corporation 2012 Printed in China
31. l you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it securely all the way until you hear a click while being careful about the direction in which you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright 8 Do not touch the connection terminals of the card 3 Close the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow 16 vat4co4 ENG About the Card About cards that can be used with this unit 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 Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or SD Memory Card f i 8 MB to 2 GB higher when recording motion pictures e SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment SDHC Memory Card e SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 4 GB to 32 GB Card compatible equipment e Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards SDXC Memory Card http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html 48 GB 64 GB e This unit is compatible with UHS I standard SDHC SDXC memory cards e Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing Check
32. ly with PSH in AVCHD is 29 minutes 59 seconds e Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with MP4 is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB For FHD in MP4 format the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture Simultaneous recording During motion picture recording press the shutter button fully to record a still picture 3s e Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording still pictures e You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function 24 VQT4G94 ENG Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes PIAS Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in examples brightness between the subject and the background Look at the following 1 Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation 2 Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure me 0 a Exposure Compensation value Expo Meter Properly Underexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive towards negative e Select 0 to return to the original exposure e Rotate the rear dial to display the Expo Meter ENG VQT4G94 25 Using the function button You can assign recording functions etc to specific buttons and icons
33. n Tripod mount e A tripod with a screw length of 5 5 mm 0 22 inch or more may damage this unit if attached Card Battery door Release lever Shoulder strap eyelet e Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it REMOTE socket HDMI socket AV OUT DIGITAL socket DC coupler cover e When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC8 optional and AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional are used e Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures e If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture will not be recorded ENG vaT4G94 11 E Lens H PS14042 H FS014042 Lens surface Zoom lever Focus lever Contact point Lens fitting mark Focus ring Zoom ring NOOR WD Touch screen This touch screen is a type that detects pressure Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch screen A movement without releasing the touch screen Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used to move the AF area operate icons or images displayed on the touch the slide bar etc screen This can also be used to move to the next e When selecting features using the touch image during playback etc screen b
34. netic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e lf you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing MENU SET selecting Setup Version Disp and then pressing MENU SET 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 VQT4G94 5 Information for Your Safety ccccccessessessesenseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessseeneeeeeeeeeeeeoaesesenseneeeseseannesens 2 Care Of te tamnera sekunnin a a a aaea 7 Standard ACCESSONMES sais naaa a E Eea a ao ae aT Oaa aa Ei 8 Names and Functions of Components cccceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeesseeeeseeneeenneesenoeeenneees 10 Changing TNE Lens sieunan aa ee aaa a aaea ea S AL E SAE 13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap naera onana a ea aa a eaa A aaa iaa ia A AE ONEEN 14 Chargingithe Batler tc eisai sce sae a accesses cae sae E a E gating E aa aaea A OEA a EA EA EEA E ER Aaa 15 CAAT a e a a a
35. nformation and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of January 2012 54 VQT4G94 ENG Useful Information For Latin American Countries Only DN Customer Service Customer Service Directory Obtain product information and operative assistant localize the closer distributor or Service Center buy spare parts and accesories by our web site to Latin American http www lar panasonic com Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center P
36. on of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its color ssm changes to the usual red Depending on the identified scene the camera may display a which allows you to select the camera recommended effects ENG VQT4G94 21 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Recording Mode The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences Press MENU SET when in Intelligent Auto Mode 2 Touch iA MODE 3 Select Gi and then touch Set E Adjusting brightness 1 Touch cr 2 Touch Ea to display the setting screen The setting screen can also be displayed from the recording screen by pressing rear dial Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting Defocus Control and end operation 3 Drag the slide bar to set e This will adjust the brightness of the image e Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial e Touch ga again to return to the recording screen You can also return to the recording screen by pressing the rear dial 22 VQT4G94 ENG E Adjusting color 1 Touch 2 Touch i to display the setting screen e The settings screen can also be displayed from the recording screen by pressing cursor button gt 3 Drag the slide bar to se
37. oom Extra Tele Conversion When taking still pictures Max 2x When a picture size of S 4 M aspect ratio of 4 3 is selected When recording motion pictures ON OFF simple enlargement compatible with lenses from other manufacturers Auto Focus Manual Focus Face Detection AF Tracking 23 area focusing 1 area focusing Pinpoint Touch focus area selection possible Shutter system Focal plane shutter Burst recording BE Burst speed 20 pictures second Super high speed 6 pictures second High speed 3 7 pictures second Middle speed 2 pictures second Low speed Number of Max 9 pictures when there are RAW files recordable pictures Depends on the capacity of the card when there are no RAW files ISO sensitivity AUTO 6jso 160 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 Standard Output 1 3 EV step change possible Sensitivity ENG VQT4G94 43 Approx 9 Ix when i Low light is used the shutter speed is 1 30th of a second When the Interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Approx 9 Ix when i Low light is used the shutter speed is 1 30th of a second When the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Shutter speed B Bulb Max approx 120 seconds 60 seconds to 1 4000th of a second Taking still pictures during motion picture recording Motion picture priorities 1 30th of a second to 1 16000th of a second Still picture priorities B Bulb Max approx 120 seconds 60 seconds to 1 4000th of a
38. or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Digital Still Camera 1 year SD Memory Cards Rechargeable Battery Pack 90 days Not Applicable defective exchange During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is 52 vat4ao4 ENG Mail In Service For assistance in the U S A and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs please ship the product prepaid to Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen TX 78503 panacare us panasonic com When shipping the unit carefully pack include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner s Man
39. ou wish to Photo Style record You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of the image Picture Size Set the number of pixels Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored Sets Focus Mode according to the movement of the subject Mere oc and the scene you are recording Metering Mode Sets the light metering method for measuring brightness You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation i Dynamic Intelligent dynamic range control Automatically corrects contrast and exposure Sets the manner in which the flash works Automatically detects red eye caused by the flash and corrects neceye Removal the image data accordingly Flash Synchro Sets the flash synchronisation method Flash Adjust Adjusts the amount of light released by the flash Records pictures with more defined outlines and sense of i Resolution clarity When the ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO or iso an optimal peo Emit eN ISO sensitivity is set with the selected value as an upper limit The ISO sensitivity settings values changes in steps of 1 3 EV ISO Increments or 1 EV You can eliminate the generated noise by recording with a Long Shtr NR slower shutter speed If the screen periphery darkens as a result of lens Shading Comp characteristics the brightness in this region will be correc
40. poration and Sony Corporation QuickTime e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories p s f K e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation e QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom e Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e This product uses DynaFont from DynaComware Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc e Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance w
41. ra body 1 Self timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Sensor Flash Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button NO OF B W PDP 8 LVF LCD button Fn3 button 9 Diopter adjustment dial 10 Viewfinder 11 Eye Cup 12 Eye sensor e When LVF LCD Auto of Eye Sensor in the Custom menu is set to ON and your eye or an object is brought close to the viewfinder the display automatically switches to the viewfinder display 16 171819 20 21 13 Q MENU button 14 AF AE LOCK button Fn1 button 15 Rear dial 16 Touch screen LCD monitor 17 Playback button 18 1 2 button Fn2 button 19 MENU SET button 20 Cursor buttons A ISO button gt WB White Balance lt AF Mode button Y Drive Mode button This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following options Single Burst Auto bracket Self timer 21 DISP button 10 VAT4G94 ENG 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Focus distance reference mark 22 23 24 25 2627 28 Flash open lever Stereo microphone e Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger Doing so may make sound difficult to record Hot shoe Mode dial Shutter button 29 30 31 3233 Function lever Speaker e Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger Doing so may make sound difficult to hear Camera ON OFF switch Status indicator Intelligent Auto button Motion picture butto
42. rticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No DMC G5 Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 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 any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation C Panasonic DM
43. s are supplied before using the camera Product numbers correct as of August 2012 These may be subject to change 10 11 Included Not included Digital Camera Body This is referred to as camera body in this Owner s Manual DMC G5X DMC G5K DMC G5 Interchangeable O e Lens H PS14042 H FS014042 Body Cap Battery Pack Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text Charge the battery before use Battery Charger Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text USB Connection Cable CD ROM e Software Use it to install the software to your PC CD ROM e Owner s Manual for advanced features Use it to install to your PC Shoulder Strap x1 This is referred to as lens in this Owner s Manual x2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase x3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase e SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text The card is optional e Description in this Owner s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens H PS14042 e lf any accessories are lost customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic s parts department at 1 800 833 9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts 8 vaT4G94 ENG DMC G5X DMC G5K DMC G5 VYF3443 VYF3201 VFC4605 VFC4315 VKF4971 VKF4971 VKF4971 VFF1026 ENG VQT4G94 9 Names and Functions of Components E Came
44. shutter button fully push it in P further and take the picture K Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically 1 Touch K 2 Touch x e Icon will change to in and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible 3 Touch the subject you wish to focus on and then take a picture e AF area with same function as in AF mode is displayed at the position you touch and picture is taken when it is focused when the AF mode is set to Q Te E3 or L E To cancel the Touch Shutter function Touch eI 20 VAT4G94 ENG Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode Recording Mode In this mode the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them Press X A button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode Light turns off during recording AX button is turned off when it is pressed again and it will be set to the Rec Modes selected by the mode dial e When the subject is touched AF Tracking function works It is also possible by pressing the cursor button towards lt 4 and then pressing the shutter button halfway E Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the ic
45. t e This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color to a bluish color e Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial e Touch again to return to the recording screen You can also return to the recording screen by pressing the cursor button gt Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function Applicable modes You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen 1 Touch II B 2 Touch 2 to display the setting screen e Defocus Control setting screen can also be displayed by pressing the rear dial 3 Drag the slide bar to set e Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial LV 4 4 Ao n5 Ler a e Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching Ex e Defocus Control operation can also be ended by pressing the rear dial 4 Record pictures or motion pictures e It is also possible to record a picture by touching XII ENG VQT4G94 23 Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes Ata P A S Mc ca EN h 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button a Elapsed recording time Available recording time e Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible e The recording state indicator red will flash while recording motion pictures 2 Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again e Maximum time to record motion pictures continuous
46. t Ce eae Mn Ee nC orn eee eee 15 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery cccccessssssessseeeeeeeeenneees 16 About CG Cardaria Sachs sek wcetciadeee E aa a aai 17 e About cards that can be used with this unit ssssessssssssnenrrrrrrrrrerssrsrerrrrrrrrreeee 17 Setting Date Time Clock Set n 1nnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnna 18 Ohanging me Clock SEn ans ienn a a a ew a a aa 18 Selecting the Recording MOGE i riiiniineeni aosa aenaea inaenda aa eranen adiasa aaae 19 Taking a Still PICTURE varis e N a r A 20 e Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter fUNCtION cccccceceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaseneees 20 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode 21 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 1 cccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneenseeeeeeneeneees 22 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control FUNCtION cccccssssessseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeneeeeeees 23 Recording Motion Picture serian oea aeaaea aeea ee ee ee ee 24 e Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures cccceeeeeeecseeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 Compensating the ExXoOSUte oia aaa aa Aaaa aa e E EA aE eater ented 25 Using the fUNCtION DUTION okinn nanii aana enaa eaa aeaa aaaea an eraann aranti 26 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Scene Guide Mode 27 Taking Pictures with different image effects Creati
47. ted 34 VQAT4G94 ENG a Increases the Tele effect The higher the level of magnification Digital Zoom a a the greater the degradation in image quality Electronic Shutter The electronic shutter can reduce the picture blur Burst Rate Sets the burst speed for burst recording Sets single burst recording correction width and recording Auto Bracket sequence for Auto Bracket recording Self Timer Sets the time until recording for self timer recording Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the Color Space i i recorded pictures on a PC printer etc a When camera shake is sensed during recording the camera Stabilizer i i corrects it automatically Face Recog Sets the focus and exposure automatically prioritising registered faces If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in Profile Setup advance you can record their name and age in months and years in the images Recommended Filter This sets whether to display the camera recommended effects in Intelligent Auto A or iw Mode E Motion Picture Menu This menu lets you set the Rec Mode Rec Quality and other aspects for motion picture recording e Photo Style Focus Mode Metering Mode i Dynamic i Resolution and Digital Zoom are common to both the Rec menu and Motion Picture menu Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu For details refer to the explanat
48. ual and send it prepaid adequately insured and packed well in a carton box When shipping Lithium lon batteries please visit our Web Site at www panasonic com BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions 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 introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Fa
49. us recording and other functions to the function button You can set the function to assign to the function lever Switch the setting method of Quick Menu This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white Set whether or not to display the exposure meter Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when the AF AE lock is on This will set the operation of AF AE LOCK button when taking a picture with fixed focus or exposure Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you press the shutter button The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the eye sensor is active Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button when recording It will set So no picture can be taken when it is out of focus Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway Pinpoint AF Time Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter P button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mode set to AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter AF Assist Lamp button is pressed half way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light
50. ve Control Mode 0 28 Playing Back Pictures Motion Pictures cccssccceeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeeeeaneeeeeeaneeeeeeneeeeenonas 29 Plavno Back FICUS zepi sda cteasestt a decd 29 e Playing Back MIOUONP IGUAN GC Sa iat is5 su xs sett oan eduna crianneh Monn wean utdadeniiew an aianiecuulasnonas 29 D l ting PICIUNCS oaie ae aaa aa a ose aca Ea E eaaa Eaa NANE 30 Switching the display of the LCD MOnitor cccceeeeeeseseeesseesseeneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeenes 31 eaaet alea NUN dace cone vata cuca E EAE E N coud occes cae AA T 32 Setting NE QUICK MENU sesioen ae aa a aaa AEE aaa a eeu aSa 33 Types OF MENUS iesire ae Erare a aaaeaii 34 Reading the Owner s Manual PDF format cccccccsssseesseeeeseeessneeeeeeeeensaeeseeneeneeseeees 40 About the supplied SoftWare hi viss icinteccntecscciceeastcdecsecsedecsesaecckcisescucsbadeneascasbenasaddentensetexets 41 e Installing supplied software cs ceeecccecccseeseeeececsenseseeeeeeessauseeeesesseuueeeeeeeauaseeesessnagas 42 SHECCITICATIONS araia a a cect e 43 Digital Camera Accessory SyStemM sssssnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nenne nnnn nnmnnn nnne 49 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers 51 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO cccceeeeeeeeeeeeneseeeees 52 Useful Information For Latin American Countries Only ccccceeessssessseeeeeseeenneees 55 6 VQT4G94
51. yle the camera is in 1 2 3 4 Press Q MENU to display the Quick Menu Touch the menu item Ban is 2 35 60 m0 AUS ave Exit ale ale Soe Touch the setting iio O ABA ee PFS E Touch Exit to exit menu once the setting is completed a Item 35 60 Po AUT ane Exit Settings e You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway E When using the viewfinder 1 Press Q MENU to display the Quick Menu fin dis AFS 2 Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item then press the rear dial e You can set the options for the selected item 3 Rotate the rear dial to select the setting then press the rear dial e You can select the menu items again 4 Press Q MENU to exit the menu once the setting is complete e You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway Note e You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons A W lt P e You can also select the settings by sliding the function lever ENG vaT4ao4 33 Types of menus E Rec Menu This menu lets you set the aspect ratio number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording e Photo Style Focus Mode Metering Mode i Dynamic i Resolution and Digital Zoom are common to both the Rec menu and Motion Picture menu Changing these settings in one of these menus Is reflected in other menu You can select effects to match the type of image y
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