PANASONIC DMCG3XEB, DMCG3EC, DMCG3EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-G3

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................5

Standard Accessories ...............................6

Names and Functions of Components ...... 7

About the Lens........................................14

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens .................15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................18

Charging the Battery ...............................19

• Charging ...........................................19

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........21

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................24

About the Card ........................................25

• About cards that can be used with

this unit .............................................25

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording

time...................................................27

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................28

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode ................30

Tips for taking good pictures...................32

Taking a Still picture................................33

• How to set focus when taking

a still picture (AFS/AFC) ...................33

• Taking a Still picture..........................35

• Taking pictures using the Touch

Shutter function.................................36

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen....................37

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............38

• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus

Mode.................................................41

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control

Function...................................................42

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite

Settings (Programme AE Mode) .............43

Recording Motion Pictures ......................45

• How to set focus when recording

a motion picture (Continuous AF) .....45

• Recording Motion Pictures ................46

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures .......48

• Playing Back Pictures .......................48

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen .....................51

• Playing Back Motion Pictures ............52

Deleting Pictures.....................................54

Setting the Menu.....................................56

• Setting menu items ...........................56

Setting the Quick Menu ...........................59

About the Setup Menu.............................61

Recording

Optical Image Stabilizer ..........................69

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................71

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash...... 72

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................72

Compensating the Exposure ...................76

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........77

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........79

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........81

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus .............83

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........89

Adjusting the White Balance ...................92

Setting the Light Sensitivity .....................97

Using the function button.........................99

• Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)...................................100

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) .......101

Taking Pictures by Specifying

the Aperture/Shutter Speed...................102

• Aperture-priority AE.........................102

• Shutter-priority AE ...........................102

• Manual Exposure Mode ..................103

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Taking Pictures that match the Scene

being recorded (Scene Mode)............... 105

• [PORTRAIT]....................................105

• [SOFT SKIN] ...................................106

• [SCENERY].....................................106

• [ARCHITECTURE]..........................106

• [SPORTS] .......................................106

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]............. 107

• [FLOWER].......................................107

• [FOOD]............................................108

• [OBJECTS] .....................................108

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]........................108

• [NIGHT SCENERY] ........................109

• [ILLUMINATIONS] ..........................109

• [BABY1]/[BABY2]............................110

• [PET] ...............................................111

• [PARTY]..........................................111

• [SUNSET] .......................................111

Taking Pictures with different image

effects (Creative Control Mode) ............112

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ..........113

Recording still pictures while recording

motion pictures......................................115

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ................................................116

Entering Text.........................................122

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................123

• [PHOTO STYLE].............................123

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................124

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................125

• [QUALITY].......................................126

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................126

• [FOCUS MODE]..............................126

• [QUICK AF].....................................127

• [METERING MODE] .......................127

• [FLASH] ..........................................128

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................128

• [FLASH SYNCHRO] .......................128

• [FLASH ADJUST.] ..........................129

• [I.RESOLUTION].............................129

• [I.DYNAMIC]

(Intelligent dynamic range control)

• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................130

• [ISO INCREMENTS] .......................130

• [LONG SHTR NR]...........................130

• [SHADING COMP.].........................131

• [EX. TELE CONV.] ..........................131

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................131

....129

• [BURST RATE] ...............................131

• [AUTO BRACKET] ..........................131

• [SELF-TIMER].................................132

• [COLOR SPACE] ............................132

• [STABILIZER]..................................132

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................133

• [REC MODE]...................................133

• [REC QUALITY] ..............................134

• [PICTURE MODE]...........................135

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................135

• [EX. TELE CONV.] ..........................135

• [WIND CUT] ....................................135

• [MIC LEVEL DISP.] .........................135

• [MIC LEVEL ADJ.]...........................135

• [FLICKER RED.] .............................136

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu...................137

Playback/Editing

Playing Back and Editing Burst

Pictures .................................................144

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion

Picture ...................................................147

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu .....148

• [2D/3D SETTINGS] .........................148

• [SLIDE SHOW]................................148

• [PLAYBACK MODE] .......................150

• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................151

• [TEXT STAMP]................................152

• [VIDEO DIVIDE] ..............................154

• [RESIZE] .........................................155

• [CROPPING]...................................156

• [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................157

• [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.]............158

• [FAVORITE] ....................................159

• [PRINT SET] ...................................160

• [PROTECT].....................................162

• [FACE REC EDIT] ...........................163

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Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................164

Playing Back Pictures on a TV

Screen...................................................168

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures ..................................... 172

• Copy by inserting the SD card into

the recorder ....................................172

• Copy the playback image using

an AV cable ....................................173

• Copying to a PC using

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”......................174

Connecting to a PC ...............................175

Printing the Pictures..............................178

Others

Optional accessories............................. 182

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder

Display ..................................................185

Cautions for Use ...................................188

Message Display...................................195

Troubleshooting ....................................197

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Before Use

Care of the camera

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

The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in

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following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.

– Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

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Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as

when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or

LCD Monitor is fogged up)

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

• 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.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

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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 Operating Instructions.

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

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

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

text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042

or H-PS14042).

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

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor 2Flash (P72) 3 Self-timer indicator (P81)/

AF Assist Lamp (P140) 4 Lens fitting mark (P15) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P16)

45 6 7

8 [LVF/LCD] button (P11) 9 Diopter adjustment dial (P11) 10 Viewfinder (P11) 11 Playback button (P48, 52) 12 Motion picture button (P46) 13 Camera ON/OFF switch (P28) 14 Rear dial (P13) 15 [DISP./Fn1] button (P37, 51, 99) 16 Eye Cup (P189) 17 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P10, 12) 18 [Q.MENU/Fn2] button (P59, 99)/

Delete/Return button 19 [MENU/SET] button (P13, 56) 20 Cursor buttons (P13)

3/ISO (P97)

1/WB (White Balance) (P92)

2/AF Mode button (P83)

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following

options.

Single

(P35)/Burst (P77)/Auto bracket (P79)/Self-timer (P81)

10 11

16 18 19

12 132014 15

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Before Use

29 3332

313028

3534 36 37

21 Shoulder strap eyelet (P18)

Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when

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using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

22 [REMOTE] socket (P184) 23 [HDMI] socket (P168) 24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P168, 173, 176,

178)

25 Focus distance reference mark (P91) 26 Stereo microphone 27 Shutter button (P35) 28 Speaker (P64) 29 Flash open lever (P72) 30 Hot shoe (P182) 31 Mode dial (P30) 32 Status indicator (P28) 33 Intelligent Auto button (P38)

34 Tripod receptacle (P194) 35 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P184)

36 Release lever (P24) 37 Card/Battery door (P24)

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Before Use

38 39 40 41 42 43 44

39 4346 44

∫ Lens

H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

H-FS045200 (LUMIX G VARIO 45– 200 mm/F4.0– 5.6/ MEGA O.I.S.)

H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.)

38 Tele 39 Lens surface 40 Focus ring (P89) 41 Wide 42 Zoom ring (P71) 43 Contact point 44 Lens fitting mark (P15) 45 [O.I.S.] switch (P69) 46 Focus lever (P89)

Move the Focus lever to the A or B.

: Focus on a subject that is close by

: Focus on a subject that is far away

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Speed to focus will change depending on the amount moved.

47 Zoom lever (P71)

Move the zoom lever to the [T] (Tele side) or [W] (Wide side).

[T]: To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)

[W]: To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

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The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Zoom speed will be slower than normal when recording a motion picture.

453938

43 44

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Before Use

LCD Monitor

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

1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forward. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.

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Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged.

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

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Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

∫ Taking pictures at a high angle

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This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the subject.

• It can only be rotated 90o towards you.

∫ Taking pictures at a low angle

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This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.

• It can be rotated 180o forward.

Note

When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing

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inward to prevent dirt and scratches.

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Before Use

Viewfinder

∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

LV F/LC D

Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen.

• You can switch between LCD (LCD monitor) display and LVF (Live

Viewfinder) display.

• Switching via the [LVF/LCD] button will be maintained even when the power

of the digital camera is turned [OFF].

∫ Monitor priority

When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [CUSTOM] menu, the LCD monitor is turned on

when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.

You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when using the Live Viewfinder to record.

∫ Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the

characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.

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Before Use

Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

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When selecting features using the touch panel, be sure to touch the centre of the desired icon.

This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, etc. This can also be used to move to the next image during playback, etc.

Note

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If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• If a commercially available protection sheet is used, a little extra

pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is not responsive.

• Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply

pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel operation.

• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as

ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “LCD Monitor Display/

Viewfinder Display

” on P185.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Only use the supplied stylus pen.

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• Do not place it where small children can reach.

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Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.

Cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

Rear Dial

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.

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Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial

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Before Use

About the Lens

∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).

∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).

∫ Leica mount specification lens

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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

– For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from

the rated distance.

– When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P143) to [ON].

About the lens and functions

There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on the lens used.

Auto Focus [DEFOCUS CTRL] (P42)/[STABILIZER] (P69)/[QUICK AF] (P127)/[SHADING COMP.]

(P131)/[POWER ZOOM LENS] (P141)

¢ The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS045200 or H-PS14042) is compatible with the

/Auto aperture setting¢/the Direction Detection Function (P32)/

Auto Focus and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. With the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), when using the power zoom (electrically operated zoom); you can record motion pictures even more smoothly and quietly thanks to the powerful high AF following performance and silence design.

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

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

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

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• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm

film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.) Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.

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Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P189, P190 when dirt or dust

gets on the lens.

• When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), the lens barrel will not retract until the

power switch is turned [OFF]. Change the lens only after turning the power switch [OFF] and checking that the lens barrel has retracted. (Do not push in the lens barrel with your fingers. Doing so may damage the lens.)

Attaching a lens to the camera body

Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mount.

Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button D when you

attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an

angle to the camera body as the lens mount may get scratched.

Detach the lens cap.

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Preparation

Detaching a lens from the camera body

Attach the lens cap.

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

• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt

or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does

not get scratched.

Note

It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the

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lens surface when carrying. (P183)

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

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The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042)

Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

A Fitting to the mark.

To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200)

Insert the lens hood into the lens, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

Note

When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens

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hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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Preparation

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

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 other side of 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.

Note

Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

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– 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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Preparation

[CHARGE]

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 to 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 would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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Charging

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the

plug-in type inlet type

electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator On: It will light up while charging. Off: It will turn off when it completes the charging normally.

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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 to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

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

[CHARGE]

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Preparation

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 120 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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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.

Note

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

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Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• 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.)

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen.

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status

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indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)

(By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 270 pictures

Recording time Approx. 135 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures

Recording time Approx. 125 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 270 pictures

Recording time Approx. 135 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

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• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the optical image stabiliser function, set the optical image stabiliser to [ ])

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is

attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

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Preparation

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

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[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used

Recordable time Approx. 100 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

– [MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used

Recordable time Approx. 110 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 120 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min

• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion

picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Playback time Approx. 210 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used

Playback time Approx. 190 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Playback time Approx. 230 min

Note

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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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. – Using the [AUTO] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE]. – When flash is used repeatedly.

• 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.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: 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. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

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

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

Note

Remove the battery after use.

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• 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.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has

gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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Preparation

About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

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

Remarks

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

e.g.:

Access to the card

The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card.

with “Class 4” or

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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Note

Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

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no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• 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. (P68)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording

time

Switching between the display of number of recordable

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pictures and available recording time can be performed in the [REMAINING DISP.] (P142) in the [CUSTOM] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

[PICTURE SIZE] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 220 900 3640 7260

M (8M) 410 1650 6690 13000

S (4M) 700 2840 11500 22460

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ]

[PICTURE SIZE] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 69 270 1120 2250

M (8M) 80 320 1310 2610

S (4M) 87 350 1420 2850

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

• [AVCHD]

[REC QUALITY] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

FSH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m

SH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m

• [MOTION JPEG]

[REC QUALITY] 2GB 8GB 32GB 64 GB

HD 7m20s 32m10s 2h12m 4h29m

VGA 19m20s 1h23m 5h45m 11h39m

QVGA 53m50s 3h52m 15h55m 32h17m

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.

(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the

subjects.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion

picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

OFF

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Clock can be set with touch operation only at the time of purchase. To change the clock settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu (P61).

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

Turn the camera on.

• The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to

step

Touch [LANGUAGE SET].

Select the language.

Touch [CLOCK SET].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/ Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].

• You can continue to switch the settings by continuously

touching [3]/[4].

• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the time display format.

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Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for setting display order/time display format.

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Preparation

Touch [SET] to set.

Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen.

Note

The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

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without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P152) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the

picture is printed.

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Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode

∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial

Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.

Align a desired mode with part A.

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Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.

∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode

Press [¦].

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

• The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the [¦]

button is lit.

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+ 178 hidden pages

PANASONIC DMCG3XEB, DMCG3EC, DMCG3EB User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Components

About the Lens

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode