Panasonic DC-G9 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DC-G9

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

Firmware Update

A firmware update has been made available to improve camera capabilities and to add functionality.

• For information about functions that have been added or modified, refer to the pages for “Firmware Update”.

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How to use this manual

About the indication of the applicable mode

Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Gray icons: Unavailable modes

, and will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under

custom settings.

∫ About the symbols in the text

: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

Wi-Fi

: Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.

: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

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In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [

> [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

• Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060).

A] to [›]

Finding the information you need..............................................................................2

How to use this manual.............................................................................................3

Contents by Function ..............................................................................................10

1. Before Use

Care of the camera .................................................................................................13

Standard Accessories .............................................................................................15

Names and Functions of Components....................................................................16

About the Lens........................................................................................................19

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................20

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................................21

• Charging the battery with the charger ............................................................21

• Inserting/Removing the Battery......................................................................23

• Charging the battery with the camera ............................................................24

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures....................27

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)..................................................................29

Card Information .....................................................................................................30

• Formatting the card (initialization) ..................................................................31

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ....31

Attaching/Removing the Lens .................................................................................33

Opening the Monitor ...............................................................................................37

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................................................................................38

Basic Operations.....................................................................................................40

• Tips for taking good pictures ..........................................................................40

• Turn on the status LCD backlight ...................................................................40

• Using the Viewfinder.......................................................................................41

• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....................................................................42

• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures).........................................43

• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .......................................................43

• Front Dial/Rear Dial........................................................................................44

• Control Dial.....................................................................................................46

• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ...............................................................47

• Joystick...........................................................................................................48

• Function lever.................................................................................................48

• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information)......................................49

• Touch screen (Touch operations) ...................................................................52

• Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function .....................................................53

Setting menu items .................................................................................................55

Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)...........................................58

• Customizing the Quick Menu settings ............................................................59

Assigning Frequently-Used Functions to Buttons/Lever

(Function Buttons/Function Lever)..........................................................................60

• Assigning functions to function buttons ..........................................................60

• Using the function buttons during recording ...................................................61

• Using the function buttons during playback....................................................62

• Assigning a function to the function lever.......................................................63

Entering Text ...........................................................................................................64

3. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...................65

• [Intelligent Auto] menu....................................................................................68

• Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and brightness

settings...........................................................................................................69

Taking Pictures with Automatically Adjusted Aperture and Shutter Speed

(Program AE Mode) ................................................................................................71

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed.....................................73

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................74

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode................................................................................74

• Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................75

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .............77

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .......78

Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode).....................79

• Types of image effects....................................................................................80

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ...............................................85

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..............85

• Calling up a registered set of custom settings................................................86

4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings

Adjusting Focus Automatically ................................................................................87

Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)................................................................89

• Customizing the operation settings of Auto Focus for picture taking..............90

Setting the Auto Focus Mode ..................................................................................92

Specifying the AF area position ..............................................................................97

• Specifying the AF area position on the setting screen ...................................98

• Specifying the AF area position with the joystick..........................................100

• Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Pad ....................................101

• Specifying the AF area position with the Touch Function.............................101

Adjusting Focus Manually .....................................................................................103

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ................................................106

Compensating the Exposure.................................................................................107

Setting the Light Sensitivity...................................................................................109

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................................. 111

• Finely adjusting the White Balance ..............................................................113

5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings

Select a Drive Mode..............................................................................................114

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.........................................................................115

Recording 6K/4K Photos.......................................................................................119

• Notes on the 6K/4K Photo function ..............................................................122

Selecting pictures from 6K/4K burst file and saving ..............................................125

• Correcting 6K/4K Photos After Recording (Post-Recording Refinement) ....126

• Operations during selecting pictures............................................................127

Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking) .........................130

• Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture .................................132

• Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking)..........133

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer........................................................................135

Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation .............................136

• Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) .............137

• Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation]) ............................138

• Creating motion pictures from recorded pictures .........................................140

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) .....141

• Exposure Bracket .........................................................................................142

• Aperture Bracket ..........................................................................................143

• Focus Bracket ..............................................................................................143

• White Balance Bracket .................................................................................144

• White Balance Bracket (Color Temperature)................................................144

6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash

Image Stabilizer.....................................................................................................145

• Setting the focal length of a lens ..................................................................147

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ..............................................................................149

• Optical zoom ................................................................................................149

• Raising the telescopic effect.........................................................................150

• Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom) ...........................................154

Taking Pictures with the External Flash (Optional)................................................155

Setting the Flash Functions ..................................................................................157

• Changing the firing mode .............................................................................157

• Changing Flash Mode ..................................................................................158

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...............................................................159

• Adjust the flash output..................................................................................160

• Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation .........160

Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes ..................................................................161

• Using other settings for wireless flash recording ..........................................163

7. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture......................................................................................164

• Setting the format, size and frame rate ........................................................166

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .........167

• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures...............................168

• Displaying/setting the sound input level .......................................................169

• Recording images with superimposed recording dates

([Time Stamp Rec]) ......................................................................................170

Recording Motion Pictures in Creative Video Mode..............................................171

• Recording slow motion pictures (High Speed Video) ...................................173

• Recording Motion Pictures that Pan and Zoom While Maintaining a Fixed

Camera Position ([4K Live Cropping])..........................................................174

8. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Pictures ...........................................................................................176

Playing Back Motion Pictures................................................................................177

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................178

Switching the Playback Method ............................................................................179

• Using the Playback Zoom ............................................................................179

• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) ...............................................180

• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ......................180

Playing Back Group Pictures ................................................................................181

Deleting Pictures...................................................................................................183

9. Using Menu Functions

Menu list................................................................................................................184

• Menus that are only available for particular Recording Modes.....................184

• [Rec] menu...................................................................................................185

• [Motion Picture] menu ..................................................................................203

• [Custom] menu .............................................................................................206

• [Setup] menu................................................................................................220

• [My Menu] menu...........................................................................................232

• [Playback] menu...........................................................................................233

10. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function ...........................................250

Wi-Fi function/Bluetooth function ..........................................................................251

Connecting to a smartphone/tablet .......................................................................253

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App ” .......................................253

• Using a smartphones that supports Bluetooth low energy ...........................254

• Using a smartphone that does not support Bluetooth low energy ................256

• Changing the Wi-Fi connection method .......................................................258

• Terminating the Wi-Fi connection .................................................................259

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ...................................................................260

• Turning on/off the camera with a smartphone ..............................................260

• Taking images via a smartphone (remote recording) ...................................261

• Operating the shutter button with a smartphone via a Bluetooth

connection alone ..........................................................................................262

• Playing back/saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on

social media sites.........................................................................................263

• Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically .....................264

• Backing up images to a Cloud Storage automatically

(Auto Cloud Backup) ....................................................................................265

• Recording location information to the camera’s images...............................268

• Synchronizing the camera’s clock with a smartphone..................................269

• Saving the camera’s setup information to a smartphone .............................269

Displaying pictures on a TV ..................................................................................270

Sending images ....................................................................................................271

Sending images to a smartphone/tablet................................................................273

Printing Wirelessly.................................................................................................274

Sending images to AV device ...............................................................................275

Sending images to PC ..........................................................................................276

Using Web services ..............................................................................................278

• When sending images to web service ..........................................................278

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........................................281

• About the [LUMIX CLUB] .............................................................................282

About Wi-Fi connections .......................................................................................285

• Connecting via a wireless access point (via the network) ............................286

• Connecting the camera and another device directly (direct connection)......288

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones

([Select a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ....289

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...............................................................................................291

11. Connecting to other equipment

Watching/Saving 4K Motion Pictures on an External Device................................293

• Watching motion pictures in 4K....................................................................293

• Storing 4K motion pictures ...........................................................................293

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................294

• Recording while monitoring camera images ................................................295

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ............................................................................297

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ............................................298

• Downloading software ..................................................................................299

• Transferring images to a PC.........................................................................301

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .......................................303

Controlling the Camera from a PC........................................................................304

Printing the Pictures..............................................................................................306

12. Others

Optional accessories.............................................................................................309

Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display.......................................................................313

Status LCD Indications..........................................................................................319

Message Display...................................................................................................321

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................323

Cautions for Use ...................................................................................................332

Contents by Function

Recording

Recording Mode.............................. P43

[Preview]..........................................P77

[Time Lapse Shot] .........................P137

[Stop Motion Animation] ................P138

Aperture Bracket ...........................P143

Focus Bracket ...............................P143

[High Resolution Mode].................P196

[Silent Mode] .................................P198

[Multi Exp.].....................................P202

6K/4K photo

[6K/4K PHOTO].............................P119

[Reduce Rolling Shutter] ...............P126

[6K/4K PHOTO Noise Reduction]....P126

[Post Focus] ..................................P130

Focus (AF/MF)

[Focus Mode]................................... P89

[AF Custom Setting(Photo)] ........... P90

[AF Mode]........................................P92

Adjusting the AF area position ........ P97

Manual Focus................................P103

[AF/AE Lock] .................................P106

[AF-Point Scope Setting] ................. P94

Drive

[Drive Mode] ..................................P114

[Burst]............................................P115

[Self Timer]....................................P135

Picture Quality and Color Tone

[Sensitivity].....................................P109

[White Balance]..............................P111

[Picture Size]..................................P186

[Quality]..........................................P187

[Photo Style] ..................................P188

[Filter Settings]...............................P190

[Color Space] .................................P191

[Highlight Shadow].........................P192

[i.Dynamic].....................................P193

[i.Resolution]..................................P193

[Long Shtr NR] ...............................P195

[Shading Comp.]............................P195

[Diffraction Compensation] ............P196

[HDR] .............................................P201

Exposure

[Touch AE].......................................P54

[One Push AE] .................................P78

[AF/AE Lock]..................................P106

Exposure Compensation ...............P107

Exposure Bracket ..........................P142

[Metering Mode].............................P192

Stabilizer

Dual I.S..........................................P145

5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer.......P146

Flash

[Flash Mode] ..................................P158

2nd curtain synchro .......................

Flash Adjust.] ................................P160

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Wireless flash settings ...................P161

P159

Motion Picture

[Rec Quality]..................................P166

Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures ..............P168

Creative Video Mode

[High Speed Video] .......................P173

[4K Live Cropping].........................P174

Audio

[Mic Level Adj.] ..............................P169

[Mic Level Limiter] .........................P169

[Wind Cut]......................................P312

Setup/Custom

Basic settings

[Format]........................................... P31

[Clock Set].......................................P38

[Q.MENU] ........................................P58

[Beep] ............................................P222

[Economy] .....................................P223

[Double Slot Function] ................... P229

[Reset] (initialization) ..................... P231

[Sensor Cleaning]..........................P231

[Wind Noise Canceller] ..................P204

[Lens Noise Cut] ............................P204

Monitoring

[Sound Output]...............................P205

Screen settings

[Mic Level Disp.] ............................P169

[Monochrome Live View] ...............P212

[Center Marker]..............................P214

[Zebra Pattern] ...............................P214

Advanced recording and settings

[Time Stamp Rec]..........................P170

Customization

Function buttons ..............................P60

Function lever ..................................P63

Custom Mode ..................................P85

[Custom] menu ..............................P206

Playback

Picture playback ............................P176

Motion picture playback.................P177

Playback Zoom..............................P179

Multi Playback ...............................P180

Delete ............................................P183

[Auto Review] ................................P212

[Slide Show] ..................................P234

[Rotate]..........................................P247

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Image App

“Image App” ..................................P253

[Remote Wakeup]......................... P260

Remote recording..........................P261

[Auto Transfer].............................. P264

Auto Cloud Backup....................... P265

Connections with other devices

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ....................P299

“SILKYPIX Developer Studio”.......P300

Transferring images to a PC .........P276

“LUMIX Tether” ...............................P304

Controlling the Camera from a

PC .................................................P304

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen ...........................................P294

[VIERA Link]..................................P297

Edit

[6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] .........P126

Focus Stacking ..............................P133

[RAW Processing]..........................P238

[Light Composition]........................P241

[Clear Retouch]..............................P242

[Resize]..........................................P245

[Cropping] ......................................P246

[Title Edit].......................................P237

[Text Stamp] ..................................P243

Image settings

[Protect] .........................................P236

[Rating] ..........................................P236

In combination with other devices

Playing back pictures on a TV .......P270

Printing images ..............................P274

Sending images to an AV

device ............................................P275

Sending images to a PC ................P276

Sending images to a web

service ...........................................P278

Using [Cloud Sync. Service] ..........P281

Recorder

Dubbing .........................................P303

Printer

PictBridge ......................................P306

1. Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

• The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor.

∫ Splash Proof

Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.

In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are taken:

– The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed

to support this feature.

– The camera is not designed to be dust and splash proof when the USB connection cable is

connected. – Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed. – Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory

card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed. – If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as

possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the

camera.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth.

– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations. – If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.

When using in cold temperatures (s10 oC to 0 oC (14 oF to 32 oF)):

– Attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recommended operating

temperature of s10 oC (14 oF) before use.

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.

If you shake the camera while it is turned off, its sensors may move or a rattling sound may be heard. The sound is caused by the In-Body Image Stabilizer, and this is not a malfunction.

1. Before Use

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If 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.

1. 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”.

• Digital Camera Body is indicated as camera body in the text.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

• AC Adaptor is indicated as AC adaptor (supplied) in the text.

• USB Connection Cable (for exclusive use with the Battery Charger) is indicated as USB connection cable (for charger) in the text. (P21)

• Interchangeable Lens is indicated as lens in the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

1. Before Use

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

Charging lamp (P24)/

WIRELESS connection lamp (P251)

Motion picture button (P164)

Focus distance reference mark (P105)

[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button (P107)

[ ] (ISO sensitivity) button (P109)

[ ] (White Balance) button (P 111)

Front dial (P44)

Shutter button (P42)

Camera ON/OFF switch (P38)/

Status LCD backlight dial (P40, 225)

Self-timer indicator (P135)/

AF Assist Lamp (P208)

Function button (Fn4) (P60)

Preview button (P77)/Function button (Fn5)

(P60)

Rear dial (P44)

Status LCD (P225, 319)

Stereo microphone (P169)

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P155)

• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Mode dial (P43)

Mode dial lock button (P43)

Drive mode dial (P114)

Flash synchro socket

(Flash synchro socket cap) (P156)

[V.MODE] button (P41)

Shoulder strap eyelet (P20)

Diopter adjustment dial (P41)

[MIC] socket (P311)

Headphone socket (P205)

[HDMI] socket (P294)

[USB/CHARGE] socket (P301, 306)

Lens release button (P34)

Function lever (P48)

Lens lock pin

Mount

Sensor

Lens fitting mark (P33)

1. Before Use

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52 53

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57 56

Touch screen (P52)/monitor (P313)

[(] (Playback) button (P176)

[LVF] button (P41)/[Fn3] button (P60)

Eye sensor (P41)

Viewfinder (P41)

Eye cup (P334)

Speaker (P222)

Joystick (P48)/Function button (P60) Center (Fn11)/3 (Fn12)/1 (Fn13)/4 (Fn14)/

2 (Fn15)

[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) button (P92)/

[Fn1] button (P60)

[AF/AE LOCK] button (P106)

Focus mode lever (P87, 103)

[REMOTE] socket (P310)

Cursor buttons (P47)/Function button (P60)

3 (Fn16)/1 (Fn17)/4 (Fn18)/2 (Fn19)

Control dial (P46)

[MENU/SET] button (P47, 55)

Card slot 1 (P29)

Card slot 2 (P29)

Card door (P29)

[Q.MENU] button (P58)/[Fn2] button (P60)/ [ ] (Delete) button (P183)/[ ] (Cancel)

button (P57)

[DISP.] button (P49)

Release lever (P23)

Battery door (P23)

DC coupler cover (P312)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used.

Cover for the battery grip connector (P309)

• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector

out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Tripod mount (P338)

• It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm

(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the camera.

• Function buttons ([Fn6] to [Fn10]) are touch icons.

Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to display them.

1. Before Use

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∫ Lens

H-ES12060 H-FS12060

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Lens surface

Focus ring (P103)

Zoom ring (P149)

O.I.S. switch (P145)

[AF/MF] switch

• When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or the

setting of the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus (MF) is enabled.

Contact point

Lens mount rubber (P335)

Lens fitting mark (P33)

1. Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds

System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). You can also use a lens of any of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor.

Lens Mount adaptor

Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)

Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

∫ About the lens and functions

Depending on the lens used, certain functions, such as Auto Focus, Image Stabilizer, and zoom functions, may be disabled or operate differently.

For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

Refer to catalogs/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• The focal lengths marked on a Micro Four Thirds lens are equivalent to twice those of a 35 mm film camera. (The focal lengths will be equivalent to those of a 100 mm lens in 35 mm terms when a 50 mm lens is used.)

∫ About the firmware of your interchangeable lens

For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version.

• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the

shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

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Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap

through the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the shoulder strap and

then check that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then

attach the other side of the shoulder strap.

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. – Do not wrap the strap around your neck.

It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. – It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for 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.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

Charging the battery with the charger

• Use the charger, AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (for charger), and battery that are designed for exclusive use with the camera.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

1 Connect the charger and the AC adaptor (supplied) with the USB connection

cable (for charger).

• Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.)

2 Insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

A Charger (for exclusive use with the camera) B USB connection cable (for charger)

C AC adaptor (supplied) D To power outlet

3 Attach the battery by paying attention to its direction,

then slide the battery in until it is secure.

• The [CHARGE] indicator E lights up and charging begins.

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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

AFSAFS

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∫ [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging. Off: Charging has completed.

(After charging is complete, disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied) from the power outlet and remove the battery.)

• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

When the charger (supplied) is used

Charging time Approx. 190 min

• 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.

∫ Battery indication

A Monitor

display

B Status LCD

display

75% or higher

74% to 50%

49% to 25%

24% or below

Low battery

• Recharge the battery or replace it

Blinking red Blinks

with a fully charged battery.

• The battery level indicated on the screen is approximate. The exact level varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use a USB extension cable.

• Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (for charger) for other devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.

• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

1 1: Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow (to the OPEN side).

2: Open the battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

2 Being careful about the battery orientation,

insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A.

When removing the battery, push the lever A toward the arrow and pull out the battery.

3 1: Close the battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow.

• Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery door.

• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

• Be careful when removing the battery as the battery will jump out.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Charging the battery with the camera

• Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and battery.

• The battery cannot be charged when inserted in the battery grip (optional).

Camera conditions Charge

Tur ned of f

Tur ne d on —

Insert the battery into this unit. Check that this unit is turned off.

A Connect the USB connection cable

(supplied) to the [USB/CHARGE] socket.

B Charging lamp C AC adaptor (supplied) D To power outlet E PC (Turned on)

F USB connection cable (supplied)

(Charging from the power outlet) Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

(Charging from a computer) Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).

• If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.

• Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to a power outlet will cause the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not leave the camera connected for extended periods of time.

• Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal. Do not connect the camera to a monitor, keyboard or printer USB terminal, or a USB hub.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

∫ [CHARGE] indicator

Lit red: Charging. Off: Charging has completed.

(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the power outlet or computer.)

• When the charging lamp flashes

– Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) in a location where the ambient temperature

(and the temperature of battery) is in a 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF) range, and try charging again.

– If your PC is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.

∫ Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 230 min

• When power is supplied from a computer, the power supply capacity of the computer determines the charging time.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.

• Do not use a USB extension cable.

• Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) for other devices. Doing so may cause malfunction.

• If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage, charging may not be completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and connect it again.

• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

About the power supply

If you connect the camera to a power outlet or PC while the camera is turned on, power can be supplied via the USB connection cable (supplied).

• Insert the battery into this unit.

• [ ] is displayed on the recording screen while power is being supplied.

• In certain situations where the camera is used, such as during recording, the battery may drain. The camera will turn off when the battery power runs out.

• If the ambient temperature is high or power is supplied continuously, after [ ] is displayed, the supply of power may stop. Wait until the camera cools down.

• Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (supplied), turn the camera off.

• Power may not be supplied depending on the power supply capacity of the PC.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

• The numbers of recordable pictures listed here are based on the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard.

• When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used.

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 380 pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 400 pictures

Recording time Approx. 200 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)

The numbers in parentheses indicate the values that result when [Time] in [Power Save LVF Shooting] is set to [1SEC] and the [Power Save LVF Shooting] function works as intended. (Based on the test conditions derived from the CIPA standard and specified by Panasonic)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures (Approx. 890 pictures)

Recording time Approx. 180 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 380 pictures (Approx. 920 pictures)

Recording time Approx. 190 min

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i])

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/150M/60p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.

∫ Playback (when using the monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Playback time Approx. 260 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Playback time Approx. 280 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 the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Check that this unit is turned off.

Slide the card door to open it.

Push it securely all the way until you hear a

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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.

• One card can be inserted into each of the card slot 1

A and the card slot 2 B.

C: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

1: Close the card door.

2: Slide the card door to the end and then

close it firmly.

∫ Card access indicators

Access indication

Lights up red while an image is being recorded to the card.

• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor. Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. Doing so may damage the card or recorded data or cause the camera to stop working correctly. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the card. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

2. Getting Started/Basic Operations

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Card Information

The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHS3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with Panasonic’s cards.

∫ Recording of motion pictures/6K photos/4K photos and speed class ratings

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. To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

FHD

Class 4 or higher

I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class

[MP4]

High Speed Video

6K/4K Photo

Post Focus function

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• If you set the Write-Protect switch A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write,

delete or format the data or display it by recording date.

• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

4K UHS Speed Class 3

UHS Speed Class 3

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