Panasonic DC-GX9 User Guide

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Body

Model No.

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

More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download
it from the website. (→90)

GC GH

DC-GX9K/DC-GX9C

DC-GX9

DVQX1394ZA

M0118KZ0

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them
handy for future reference. 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 these Operating Instructions.

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.

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

For Singapore only

Complies with

IMDA Standards

DB01017

For Thailand only

This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC/NBTC technical requirement.

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About the battery pack

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.

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• 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 °C 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.

• 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.

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Cautions for Use

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

• 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)

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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• To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (DMW-DCC11:
optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe
with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.

• Do not press the lens with excessive force.

• Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile
substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

• 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 supplied cord or cable.

• While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture
writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or
remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional) or DC
coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional).
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 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), 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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How to use this manual

Recording mode:

• In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can select and execute
indicated menus and functions.

(Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the recording mode that

is registered.

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About the symbols in the text

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

Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows:

→ [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ]

• These operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor
button as

• Dial operations are illustrated as below.

Rotate the front dial

Rotate the rear dial

Press the rear dial

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens
(H-FS12032).

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Contents

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Information for Your Safety ...................... 2

Preparations/Basics

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Before use.................................................. 7

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Standard accessories ............................... 8

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Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 10

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About the Lens ........................................ 13

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About the Card ........................................ 14

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Quick Start Guide .................................... 15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................... 15

Inserting the battery and/or

SD memory card (optional) ....................... 16

Charging the battery.................................. 17

Attaching/Removing the Lens ................... 18

Setting the clock ........................................ 19

Extending/retracting the lens
[when the interchangeable lens

(H-FS12032) is attached] .......................... 20

Formatting the card (initialisation) ............. 20

[LVF] button
(Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

Holding the camera ................................... 22

Shutter button (Taking pictures) ................ 23

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Basic operations ..................................... 24

Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ..... 25

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Setting the menu ..................................... 27

Recording

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Taking pictures with automatic settings

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ........................... 29

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Taking pictures with Auto Focus ........... 31

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Taking pictures with Manual Focus ....... 32

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Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation .........................................34

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Recording with the 4K Photo

function .................................................... 35

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Adjusting the focus after recording

([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) .......... 39

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Selecting a Drive Mode

([Burst] / [Self Timer]) .............................42

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Taking Pictures While Adjusting
a Setting Automatically

(Bracket Recording) ................................ 43

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Correcting jitter ....................................... 45

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Recording Motion Picture/

4K Motion Picture .................................... 47

Playback

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Viewing your pictures ............................. 51

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Deleting pictures ..................................... 52

Menu

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Menu list ................................................... 53

Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

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What you can do with the

®

/Bluetooth® function .................... 63

Wi-Fi

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Operating the camera by connecting

it to a smartphone ................................... 65

Others

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Downloading software ............................ 73

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List of monitor/viewfinder displays ....... 74

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Q&A

Troubleshooting ...................................... 78

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Specifications .......................................... 82

... 21

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Digital Camera Accessory System ........ 89

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Reading the Operating Instructions

(PDF format) ............................................ 90

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Preparations/Basics

Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the

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lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to
malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where
water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk

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that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or
openings around buttons. Be especially careful because these conditions may
damage the camera, and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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.

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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
Stabiliser, and this is not a malfunction.

Do not keep objects such as credit cards that may be influenced magnetically
close to this unit. The data on these objects may become corrupted and
unusable.

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

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of

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temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens,
monitor, or viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours before

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using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging
will clear naturally.

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Standard accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before
using the camera. Part numbers are as of February

2018. These may be subject to change.

Digital Camera Body
(Indicated as camera body in the text)

1

Interchangeable Lens

2

3

4

5

6 USB Connection Cable
7 Shoulder Strap

8

1



This is indicated as lens in the text.

2



This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.

3



This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.

2



Lens Cap

3



Body Cap
Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.

AC Adaptor
In Saudi Arabia, always use

: For DC-GX9KGC/DC-GX9CGC/DC-GX9GC

,

: For DC-GX9KGH/DC-GX9GH

Hot shoe cover

: Black
: Silver

1



.

3



• Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032/H-H020A) is attached to the camera body at
the time of purchase.

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

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Preparations/Basics

DC-GX9K DC-GX9C DC-GX9

1

2

3

4

5

H-FS12032

SYF0059

DMW-BLG10E

: SAE0012D

: SAE0012F
: SAE0012H

6

K1HY04YY0106

7

VFC5167

H-H020A

VYF3371

8

: VKF5259
: SKF0133H

VKF4971

• Some digital camera kits may not be commercially available in some regions.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

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Camera body

1 2 3

7 6

4
5

22 23 24 25

38 39 40 41 42

8 9 10

33
34

35

11

15

3

16 17 18 19 20 21

26

28

14 13 12

29 27
30

31
32

36

37

Function buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8] are touch icons.

They can be displayed by touching the [

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] tab on the recording screen.

1 Shutter button (→23)

Front dial (→24)

2

Shoulder strap eyelet (→15)

3

Exposure compensation dial (→30, 34)

4

Mode dial (→25)

5

Camera [ON/OFF] switch (→19)

6

Motion picture button (→47)

7

Flash (→22)

8

Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (→12)

9

Focus distance reference mark

10

Eyecup

11

Viewfinder (→21)

12

Eye sensor (→21)

13

Dioptre adjustment dial (→21)

14

Stereo microphone (→22)

15

Lens release button (→19)

16

Lens lock pin

17

Mount

18

Sensor

19

Lens fitting mark (→18)

20

Self-timer indicator /

21

AF Assist Lamp (→22)
[LVF] button (→21) / [Fn3] button (→28)

22

Focus mode lever (→31, 32)

23
24

[

] (Flash open) button

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

• When taking pictures with flash with the
lens hood attached, the lower portion of
the photo may turn dark and the control
of the flash may be disabled because
the photo flash may be obscured by the
lens hood. We recommend detaching
the lens hood.

[AF/AE LOCK] button

25

• You can take pictures by locking the
focus and/or exposure.

Charging lamp (→17, 18) /

26

WIRELESS connection lamp (→64)

27

] ([Post Focus]) button (→39) /

[
[Fn1] button (→28)

28

[

] (Delete) button (→52) /
[Q.MENU/
[Fn2] button (→28)

29

[
Cursor button (→24)

30

] (Cancel) button (→28) /

] (Playback) button (→51)

Preparations/Basics

[MENU/SET] button

31

• Confirmation of setting contents, etc.,
is performed.

[DISP.] button

32

• Use this to change display.

Rear dial (→24)

33

Speaker (→22)

34

Socket cover (→17)

35

[HDMI] socket

36

• You can view pictures on a TV screen
by connecting your camera to your TV
with the HDMI micro cable.

[USB/CHARGE] socket (→17)

37

Card/Battery door (→16)

38

Release lever (→16)

39

DC coupler cover (→89)

40

Tripod mount

41

• Do not attach this unit to tripods that
have screws with a length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may
damage this unit or the unit may not be
secured properly on the tripod.

Touch screen (→26) / monitor (→74)

42

Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

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adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional).
(→89)
When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional) are
used.
Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach

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of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparations/Basics

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Lens

H-FS12032

H-H020A

5 6

1 3

2 4

1 Lens surface

Tele

2

Zoom ring

3

Wide

4

Contact point

5

Lens fitting mark (→18)

6

Focus ring (→32)

7

• When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used, it is not possible to set the
Focus Mode to [AFC] or [AFF].

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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
the direction indicated by arrow

while pressing it in

.

1 7

5 6

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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)

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 available in 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.

Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)

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About the Card

The following SD standard-based cards can be used.

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 512 MB – 2 GB • This unit is compatible with UHS-

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB

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About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards listed on the left has been
confirmed with Panasonic brand card.

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. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other
card related materials.

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

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] [FHD]/[HD]

[MP4] [4K] UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

Class 4 or higher

UHS Speed Class 3

• Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)

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

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 UHS Speed

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Quick Start Guide

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 hole at

1

the shoulder strap eyelet

Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

2

the stopper

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

3

the hole on the other side of the stopper

Pull the shoulder strap and then

4

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.

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Inserting the battery and/or SD memory card (optional)

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN]

1

position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery and card,

2

making sure that their
orientation is correct ( )

• Battery: Insert the battery all the way

firmly and check that it is
locked by lever (

• Card: Insert the card all the way firmly

until it clicks. Do not touch the
terminal.

Close the door

3

Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.

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To remove

• To remove battery

Move lever (
arrow.

) in direction of

).

• To remove card
Press the centre of the card.

[OPEN]

[LOCK]

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10E).

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

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If you close the card/battery door with the battery not inserted all the way, the

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battery may pop out.

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Press

Pull out

Preparations/Basics

Charging the battery

• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10E.

• We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is

between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

Insert the battery into the camera.
Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Charging lamp (Red)

AC adaptor (supplied)

To the electrical outlet

USB connection cable
(supplied)

Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.

To open the socket cover

Press lightly
Keep pressing and

slide

Remove your finger

• The socket cover will be
stored inside the camera.

Closing the cover

• When the cover is
completely closed, it
snaps into place.

Connect to the [USB/CHARGE] socket

[USB/CHARGE] socket

• This terminal is located at the bottom when the camera
is in an upright position.

• Always check the direction of the socket, and hold the plug straight to insert
or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the socket could
become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the
wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

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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).

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Charging lamp indications (Red)

On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the

electrical outlet or your computer.)

Flashing: Charging error (→78)

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Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Approx. 190 min.

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case

when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging
differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in
cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has
not been used for a long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the
power supply capacity of the computer.

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

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

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Attaching/Removing the Lens

• When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), retract the
lens barrel.

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

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Attaching the lens

• Do not press the lens release

button (

) when you attach a lens.

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Detaching the lens

Attach the lens cap
While pressing on the lens release button ( ), rotate the

lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove

• Hold the part around the base of the lens to rotate it.

Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on

1

Press [MENU/SET]

2

Press to select the language and press [MENU/SET]

3

• The [Please set the clock] message appears.

Press [MENU/SET]

4

Press to select the items (year,

5

month, day, hour, minute), and press
to set

Press [MENU/SET]

6

When [The clock setting has been

7

completed.] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET]

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

8

[MENU/SET]
Press to set your home area and

9

press [MENU/SET]

Preparations/Basics

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Preparations/Basics

Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable
lens (H-FS12032) is attached]

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How to Extend the Lens

Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from
position (
to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to extend the lens.

• When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be

Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from
position (
(

• The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position

• When you are not recording images, we recommend that

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.

→ [Setup] → [Format]

) (the lens is retracted) to position ( ) [12 mm

recorded.

The lens is retracted

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How to Retract the Lens

) [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to position

) to retract the lens.

(H-FS12032), but continue to rotate the lens until it
reaches position (

you retract the lens.

The lens is extended

).

Formatting the card (initialisation)

Example: H-FS12032

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[LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)

Press [LVF] ( ) button

1

[LVF] button

Eye Sensor

Automatic switching between

viewfinder and monitor

 When [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [ON], the

camera adjusts the focus automatically as the eye sensor is activated. Even when [Eye Sensor
AF] is set and the camera automatically adjusts the focus, a beep will not sound.

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Automatic switching between viewfinder



Viewfinder display



Monitor display

and monitor

The eye sensor ( ) automatically switches the display
to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to
the viewfinder. When the eye or object moves away from
the viewfinder, the camera returns to monitor display.

Battery drainage can be suppressed by setting [Power Save LVF Shooting] in

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[Economy].
The eye sensor does not work depending on the angle of the monitor.

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About dioptre adjustment

Open the viewfinder
Rotate the dioptre adjustment dial

• Rotate it to adjust until you are able to
clearly see the characters displayed in the
viewfinder.

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Preparations/Basics

Holding the camera

• Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers
or other objects.

AF Assist Lamp

Flash

Microphone

Speaker

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Adjusting the angle of the
monitor

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Adjusting the angle of the
viewfinder

• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor or viewfinder.

• When adjusting the angle of the monitor and viewfinder, be careful not to
apply too much force. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction.

• When not using this camera, close the monitor and viewfinder completely back
to the original position.

• Before attaching a tripod or unipod, close the monitor back to the original
position.

• Depending on the tripod or unipod being used, the maximum angle to which the
monitor can be adjusted will be limited.

• Use of an external flash (optional) will limit the maximum angle to which the
viewfinder can be adjusted.

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Shutter button (Taking pictures)

1

Set mode dial to [ ]

• The camera automatically optimises the main settings.

Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus

2

on the subject

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Focus display (Green)

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

• If the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red and flashing, you do
not have the appropriate exposure, unless you are using the flash.

Press the shutter button fully (push the button all the

3

way), and take the picture

Pictures can be taken only when the image is correctly focused as long as

●

the [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS].

■

Check the picture you have taken

Press the [ ] (Playback) button. (→51)

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Basic operations

Cursor button

Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

You can perform the following operations while recording. (Some items or settings
cannot be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is in.)

] (ISO sensitivity) ( )

[

• Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting).

] (White balance) ( )

[

• Adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in
accordance with the light source.

] (Drive mode) ( ) (→42)

[

] (AF Mode) ( ) (→31)

[

Front dial/Rear dial

Rotating:

Selection of items or setting of values is performed
during the various settings.

Front dial Rear dial

Pressing:

Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button,
such as determine settings, etc., are performed during
the various settings.

Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in [ ] /

] / [ ] / [ ] modes.

[

Mode dial Front dial Rear dial

Aperture value Aperture value

•Pressing the rear dial enables you to set the exposure compensation when
[Exposure Dial] is set to [OFF] in [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

You can change to your preferred settings using [Dial Set.] (→55) from the

●

[Custom] ([Operation]) menu.

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Programme Shift Programme Shift

Shutter speed Shutter speed

Aperture value Shutter speed

Mode dial (Select the recording mode)

Set to the desired recording mode

1

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired

mode.

Intelligent Auto Mode (→29)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→29, 30)

Programme AE Mode

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Determine aperture, then take pictures.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Determine shutter speed, then take pictures.

Manual Exposure Mode

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures.

Creative Video Mode

The operation for changing the aperture value, shutter speed or ISO
sensitivity is the same as the operation for setting the mode dial to [

], [ ] or [ ] (except Programme Shift Mode).

[

Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording
Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to stop recording

• You cannot take still pictures.

Custom Mode

Take pictures using pre-registered settings.

Panorama Shot Mode

Take panorama pictures.

Scene Guide Mode

Take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Creative Control Mode

Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect.

Preparations/Basics

],

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Touch screen (Touch operations)

Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

Drag

To touch and slide your finger across the touch
screen.

Pinch (spread/pinch)

On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your
2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your
2 fingers to zoom out.

■

Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function (Touch AF, Touch
Shutter, [Touch AE])

Touch [ ]
Touch an icon

] (Touch AF): Focuses on the position you

• [

] (Touch shutter): Focuses on the touched

• [

] (OFF): Disables the above operations.

• [

The icon switches every time you touch it.

• [ ] ([Touch AE]): You can easily optimise the

To cancel the function, touch [ ] .

touch.

position before recording
takes place.

brightness for a touched
position.

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Setting the menu

Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu

1

Switch the menu type

2

Press
Press to select a tab such as [ ]

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

Press [MENU/SET]

■

Menu types (→53)

• [Rec]
[Setup]

•

• Menus to be displayed in each recording mode

Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]

3

Press to select the setting and press

4

[Motion Picture]

•
[My Menu]

•

[MENU/SET]

• The setting methods vary depending on the menu
item.

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button repeatedly until the recording or

5

playback screen reappears

• During recording, the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter
button halfway.

You can display an explanation on the menu by

●

pressing the [DISP.] button while you select a menu
item or setting.
The menu items that cannot be set are greyed out.

●

In some setting conditions, the reason the setting is
disabled is displayed when you press [MENU/SET] if
you select a greyed-out menu item.

•

•

[Custom]

[Playback]

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu)

You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording.

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button

1

Rotate the front dial to select a menu item

2

Rotate the rear dial to select the setting

3

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button to close the

4

Quick menu

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons

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(Function buttons)

You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons ([Fn1] - [Fn3]) or
icons displayed on the screen ([Fn4] - [Fn8]).

Set the menu

1

→ [Custom] → [Operation] → [Fn Button Set]

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

Press to select the function button

2

you want to assign a function to and
press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the function you want

3

to assign and press [MENU/SET]

Certain functions cannot be assigned to some function buttons.

●

The screen displayed in Step 3 can be displayed by holding a function button

●

([Fn1] to [Fn3]) for 2 seconds.

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