Panasonic DC-G95MK Users Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera

Model No. DC-G95

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

More detailed owner's manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features” (PDF format). To read it, download it from the website. (P93)

Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)

If you have any questions, visit:

USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support

Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support

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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 copyright laws.

•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.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY 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 the recommended accessories.

•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.

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∫ Product identification marking

Product	Location
Digital camera	Bottom
Battery charger	Bottom

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 particular 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:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

•Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.

•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.

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.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:				Panasonic
Model No.:				DC-G95
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
				Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact:				http://shop.panasonic.com/support

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

How to Display Certification and Compliance Information

Certification and compliance information for this camera can be viewed on the menu screen.

MENU > [Setup] > [Approved Regulations]

Contains FCC ID: VPYLB1JS955

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.

This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

How to Display Certification and Compliance Information

Certification and compliance information for this camera can be viewed on the menu screen.

	>	[Setup] > [Approved Regulations]
MENU

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Contains IC: 772C-LB1JS955

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause interference.

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. DC-G95 (HMN is 1JS1904) has been tested and found to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

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∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

•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

•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

•Do not heat or expose to flame.

•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 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

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∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)

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.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

•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.

Cautions for Use

•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

•Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RS2: optional).

•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.

“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)

•Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

•Do not use the stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

•If 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.

•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

•Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. 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.

•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.

•Do not press the lens with excessive force.

•Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.

•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction.

•Always use the supplied cords and cables.

•Do not extend the cords or the cables.

•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.

•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.

•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation.

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

•The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.

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

•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or near the batteries.

•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)

•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.

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Contents
Information for Your Safety..........................	2
Preparation/Basic
Care of the camera ...................................	10
Standard Accessories ...............................	11
About cards that can be used
with this unit ..............................................	12
About the Lens..........................................	13
Names and Functions of Components......	14
Quick Start Guide......................................	16
Basic Operations.......................................	25
Setting menu items ...................................	29
Quick Menu...............................................	30
Fn Buttons.................................................	30
Recording
Easy Recording
(Intelligent Auto Mode)..............................	31
Record Using MF ......................................	32
Selecting the Drive Mode..........................	34
4K Photo Recording..................................	34
Post Focus Recording...............................	38
Bracket Recording.....................................	41
Live View Composite Recording ...............	43
Image Stabilizer.........................................	44
Recording Motion Pictures........................	46
Creative Video Mode.................................	49
Playback
Playing Back Pictures ...............................	52
Playing Back Motion Pictures....................	52
Deleting Images ........................................	53

Menu Guide
Menu Guide..............................................	54
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
What you can do
with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® function...........	65
Connecting to a Smartphone....................	67
Operating the Camera
with a Smartphone....................................	72
Others
Importing Images to a PC.........................	75
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display ..........	76
Troubleshooting........................................	80
Specifications............................................	85
Digital Camera Accessory System ...........	92
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format).............................................	93
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.)..................................	94
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR CANADA).............................	97

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Care of the camera

∫ Handling of the Camera

Do not subject the camera to strong vibration, impacts, or pressure. These may cause a malfunction or damage.

–Do not drop or knock against hard surfaces.

–Do not push hard on the lens section or monitor.

If sand, dust, or liquid gets on the monitor, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.

–If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result.

–Touch operations may be incorrectly recognized.

Do not place a hand inside the camera mount.

This may cause a failure or damage because the sensor is a precision device.

If you shake the camera while turning the camera off, a sensor may operate or a rattling sound may be heard. This is caused by the image stabilizer mechanism in the body. It is not a malfunction.

∫ Splash Resistant

Splash Resistant 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 Resistant 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:

–Splash Resistant works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed to support this feature.

–Securely close the doors, socket caps, contact points cover, flash, etc.

–When the lens or cap is removed or a door is open, do not allow sand, dust, and moisture to enter inside.

–If liquid gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.

∫Condensation (When the Lens, the Viewfinder or Monitor is Fogged Up)

•Condensation occurs when there are temperature or humidity differences. Be careful because condensation can lead to stains or mold on the lens, viewfinder, and monitor or cause a failure.

•If condensation occurs, turn off the camera and leave it for approx. 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

∫Also Refer to the Cautions for Use in the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features” (PDF Format)

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of April 2019. These may be subject to change.

Digital Camera Body

(This is referred to as camera body in this owner’s manual.)

	1	Interchangeable Lens¢1,2		DC-G95M
	2	Lens Hood
	3	Lens Cap¢3	1	3
	4	Lens Rear Cap¢3
			H-FS12060		VYF3514
		Battery Pack
	5	(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the	2	4
		text)
		Charge the battery before use.	SYA0066		VFC4605
		Battery Charger¢4
			5	8		11
	6	(Indicated as battery charger or charger in
		the text)
	7	AC Adaptor	DMW-BLC12PP	K1HY04YY0106		SKF0106K
		This is used for charging and power supply.
	8	USB Connection Cable	6	9		12
	9	Shoulder Strap	DMW-BTC12
	10	Body Cap¢5		DVPW1001Z		SKF0145K
	11	Hot Shoe Cover¢5	( : DVLC1001Z)
			7	10
	12	Cover for the battery grip connector¢5
	¢1 This is referred to as lens in this owner’s manual.		VSK0815F	VKF4971
	¢2 The interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is dust
		and splash resistant.
	¢3 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
	¢4 Order the part number A to purchase only a battery charger.
	¢5 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.

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

•The card is optional.

•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060).

(For U.S.A. only)

•If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

(For Canada only)

• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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About cards that can be used with this unit

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 UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

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

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

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

[Rec Format]	[Rec Quality]	Speed class	Label example
[AVCHD]	All	Class 4 or higher
	FHD/HD
[MP4]	4K	UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in High Speed Video/	UHS Speed Class 3
4K Photo/Post Focus

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

(This Site is English only.)

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

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About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four ThirdsTM 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	Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)
lens
Leica M Mount interchangeable lens	M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: optional)
Leica R Mount interchangeable lens	R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: optional)

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

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

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1	2	3	4	13 14	15	16
				8					17
				9
				10					18
									19
				11
									20
				12
									21
5	6 7							22	24
								23	25
					31 30 29 28 27		26	4

1[ ] (White Balance) button

2[ ] (ISO sensitivity) button

3 [ ] (Exposure Compensation) button

4Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)

5Camera ON/OFF switch (P22)

6[] (Focus distance reference mark)

7Charging lamp (P20)/ WIRELESS connection lamp (P65)

8Dial operation switch button (P26)/ Fn button (Fn1) (P30)

9Rear dial (P25)

10Shutter button (P24)

11Front dial (P25)

12Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp

13Motion picture button (P46)

14Mode dial (P27)

15Flash

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P16)

16• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

Stereo microphone

• Be careful not to cover the microphone with

17your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

[‰] (Flash open lever)

18• The flash opens, and recording with the flash becomes possible.

19Diopter adjustment dial (P23)

20[MIC] socket

21Drive mode dial (P34) Headphone socket

22• Excessive sound pressure from earphones

and headphones can cause hearing loss.

23[REMOTE] socket

24[USB/CHARGE] socket (P19)

25[HDMI] socket

26Lens release button (P21)

27Lens lock pin

28Mount

29Contact points

30Sensor

31Lens fitting mark (P21)

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33 34 35 36

39

37

38

40

32

51

50

49

48

32Touch screen (P28)/monitor (P76)

33[LVF] button (P28)/[Fn3] button (P30)

34Viewfinder (P28)

35Eye sensor (P28)

36Eye cup

37[(] (Playback) button (P52)

38Speaker

39[AF/AE LOCK] button

40Focus mode lever (P32)

41Control dial

Cursor buttons (P25)/ 3 Fn button (Fn9) (P30)/

421 Fn button (Fn10) (P30)/

4 Fn button (Fn11) (P30)/

2 [ ] (AF Mode) button

43[MENU/SET] button (P25, 29)

44Card door (P21)

[Q.MENU] button (P30)/[Fn2] button (P30)/

45[] (Delete) button (P53)/ [] (Cancel) button (P29)

46[DISP.] button

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

47Battery door (P18) DC coupler cover

•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are

48• used.Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).

•When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor (optional).

49Release lever (P18)

Cover for the battery grip connector

50• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector

out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Tripod mount

• It may not be possible to attach and securely

51fasten 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.

•Fn buttons ([Fn4] to [Fn8]) are touch icons.

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

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∫ Lens

H-FS12060

1

2

3

4 5 6

7

8

1Lens surface

2Tele

3Focus ring

4Zoom ring

5Wide

6Lens fitting mark (P21)

7Contact points

8Lens mount rubber

∫Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe.

Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow 2 while pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow 1.

Quick Start Guide

• Check that the camera is turned off.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.

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•In addition, attach the other side of the shoulder strap in the same manner.

•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.

Charging the Battery

You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body. If you turn on the camera, you can also power it from a power outlet.

• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP. (As of April 2019)

¥ The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use.

Charge the battery using the battery charger

Charging time	Approx. 175 min

•Use the supplied charger and AC adaptor.

•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.

¥Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.

¥Use the charger indoors.

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

•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.)

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

A	Charger (supplied)	C	AC adaptor (supplied)
B	USB connection cable (supplied)	D	To power outlet

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3Insert the battery E in the correct direction.

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

¥Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

¥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

¥The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera only. Do not use them with other devices.

∫ About the [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.

Battery Insertion

•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP).

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

•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.

∫ To remove

Push the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the battery.

• Remove the battery after use.

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Charge the battery using the camera

Charging time	Approx. 180 min

•Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor. The camera is turned off.

•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.

¥Use the products supplied with the camera for charging.

¥The battery inserted in the Battery Grip (optional) cannot be charged.

1Turn off the camera.

2Insert the battery into the camera.

3Connect the camera [USB/CHARGE] socket and the AC adaptor (supplied) with the USB connection cable (supplied).

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

•Place the camera in an upright position, and find the terminal at the top.

•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.)

Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction. B Charging lamp

C AC adaptor (supplied)

D USB connection cable (supplied)

4Insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.

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¥The camera consumes a small amount of power even after it is turned off by setting the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. When leaving the product unused for a long time, disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied) from the power outlet for power saving.

¥You can also charge the battery by connecting a USB device (PC, etc.) and the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). In that case, charging may take a while.

¥Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

¥Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

¥The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera only. Do not use them with other devices.

∫ About the charging lamp

Lit red:	Charging.
Off:	Charging has completed.
	(When charging is complete, disconnect
	the camera from the power outlet.)

•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 the USB device (PC etc.) is not capable of supplying sufficient power, charging is not possible.

About the power supply

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

•Insert the battery into the camera.

•[ ] 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.

¥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 USB device (PC etc.).

¥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.

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Inserting the Card (Optional)

•Push it securely all the way until you hear a click while being careful about the direction in which you insert it.

•Do not touch the card terminals A.

∫ To remove

Insert until a clicking sound is heard and then pull it straight out.

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the card.

Attaching a Lens

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.

• Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.

∫ Remove a lens

1 Attach the lens cap.

2 While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.

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Changing the Monitor Position

At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the monitor as shown below.

1 Open the monitor. (It opens up to 180o.) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward.

3 Return the monitor to its original position.

¥When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. Doing so may cause damage.

¥When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to prevent dirt and scratches.

Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/

SET].

4 Press [MENU/SET].

5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.

6Press [MENU/SET] to set.

7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, press [MENU/SET].

8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press

[MENU/SET].

9Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then press

[MENU/SET].

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Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

MENU > [Setup] > [Format]

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Rotate the diopter adjustment dial until you can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.

Taking pictures

1 Set the mode dial to [ ].

2Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

•Do not cover the flash A, AF Assist lamp B, microphone C, or speaker D with your fingers or other objects.

•Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.

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	3 Press the shutter button halfway
	to focus.
	A Shutter speed
	B Aperture value
	C Focus indication
	• Aperture value and shutter speed are
	displayed.	F
	(It will flash in red if the correct
	exposure is not achieved, except
	when set to flash.)
	• Once the subject is in focus, the
	focus indication is displayed. (When
	the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.)

4Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

¥Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

¥Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].

¥To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [(]. (P52)

∫ Free angle shooting

The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.

Taking pictures at a high angle

Taking pictures at a low angle

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Basic Operations

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

Pressing the cursor button: Selects an item or numeric value.

• This owner’s manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.

Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirms a setting.

• Displays the menu during recording and playback.

Control Dial

Rotating: Selects an item or numeric value.

• This is expressed as follows in this document:

– When rotating the control dial to the left or right:

Front Dial/Rear Dial

Rotating: Selects an item or numeric value.

• This owner’s manual describes operations of the front dial/rear dial as follows:

e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the left or right

e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left or right

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Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in / / / modes.

Mode dial	Front dial	Rear Dial
	Program Shift	Program Shift
	Aperture value	Aperture value
	Shutter speed	Shutter speed
	Aperture value	Shutter speed

Temporarily changing the items assigned to the front/rear dials ([Dial Operation Switch])

1Set a Fn button to [Dial Operation Switch]. (P30)

• This function is set in Fn button (Fn1) at the time of purchase.

	2 Press the Fn button.
	• A guide will be displayed showing the items temporarily		WB
	assigned to the front/rear dials.		ISO
		0	98
	• If no operations are performed, the guide will disappear in
	a few seconds.

3Rotate the front/rear dials while the guide is

displayed.
4 Press [MENU/SET] and set.
• You can also complete this step by performing either of the
operations below:
					ISO
– Press the shutter button halfway
	WB
– Press the Fn button			AWB	AWBc AWBw

¥You can set the following settings in [Dial Set.] of the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

–Operation methods of the front/rear dials

–Operation method of the control dial

–Items to be assigned temporarily to the front/rear dials in [Dial Operation Switch]

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Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)

Rotate the mode dial and select the recording mode.

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode (P31)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P31)

Programme AE Mode

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual Exposure Mode

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

Creative Video Mode (P49)

Custom Mode

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Guide Mode

This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Creative Control Mode

This mode records with additional image effects.

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[LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)

Press [LVF].

A [LVF] button

B Eye sensor

•The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:

–Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching

–Viewfinder display

–Monitor display

∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching

Bring your eye or an object near the viewfinder to automatically switch to the viewfinder display using the eye sensor.

•To reduce the battery consumption, set [Power Save LVF Shooting] in [Economy].

¥When [Eye Sensor AF] is set to [ON] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu, looking through the viewfinder will adjust focus.

Touch screen (Touch operations)

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch screen.

Fn4

Fn7

Fn8

A B

∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
	2.0X
On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) two fingers to
zoom in and narrow (pinch in) them to zoom out.

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Setting menu items

You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.

1

2

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu. Press 2.

3Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as [].

•You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.

4Press [MENU/SET].

5Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press

[MENU/SET].

• You can also move to the next screen by rotating the rear dial.

6Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET].

•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

¥You can also rotate the control dial to select the menu selector icon, menu item, or setting.

∫ Close the menu

Press [] or press the shutter button halfway.

• Press [DISP.] to display the menu description.

•Menu items that are not available are displayed in gray. If you press [MENU/SET] while a gray item is selected, the reason why it cannot be set is displayed in some setting situations.

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Quick Menu

This menu enables you to quickly set functions that are frequently used during recording without calling the menu screen.

1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.

2 Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.

3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.

4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the Quick Menu once the setting is complete.

	60p	4:3 L	AFS
60	F3.5	0	AUTO AWB

Fn Buttons

You can register functions to the Fn (Function) buttons.

Different functions can be set for both during recording and playback.

1Select the menu.

MENU > [Custom] > [Operation] > [Fn Button Set] >

[Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode]

2Press 3/4 to select the Fn button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].

3Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press [MENU/SET].

•To restore the default Fn button settings, select [Restore to Default].

•Select [Off] when not setting a function in the Fn button.

∫ Fn button settings at the time of purchase

	[Fn1]: [Dial Operation Switch]	[Fn6]: [Level Gauge]
[Setting in REC mode]	[Fn2]: [Q.MENU]	[Fn7]: [Histogram]
	[Fn3]: [LVF/Monitor Switch]	[Fn8]: [I.S. Lock (Video)]
	[Fn4]: [Wi-Fi]	[Fn9] to [Fn11]:
	[Fn5]: [Preview]	No function is set by default.
[Setting in PLAY mode]	[Fn1]: [Wi-Fi]	[Fn3]: [LVF/Monitor Switch]

¥If you press and hold a Fn button ([Fn1] to [Fn3], [Fn9] to [Fn11]) for 2 seconds, the screen in step 3 can be displayed quickly. This screen, however, may not be displayed depending on conditions such as the function registered or the screen displayed.

¥Some functions may not be available depending on the mode or the displayed screen.

¥Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the Fn button.

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