Panasonic DMC-GF1 User Guide

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/Lens Kit

Body

Model No. DMC-GF1C/DMC-GF1K

DMC-GF1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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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

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other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Before Use

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

Warn ing

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

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∫ About the battery charger

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

CAUTION!

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DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,

TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON

THE UNIT.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.

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The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

∫ How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B). Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable.

1 Open the fuse cover with a

screwdriver.

2 Replace the fuse and close or attach

the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

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∫ Care of the camera

Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to

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strong pressure.

The camera may malfunction, recording pictures may become impossible, or the lens, the LCD monitor or the external case may be damaged.

• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to

malfunction.

– 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 touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow

liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

• This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry

cloth to wipe the camera body carefully. If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or the repair service centre.

• 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 or the Viewfinder is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of

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condensation since it causes lens 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.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P171)

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents

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

Before Use

Standard Accessories ...............................8

Names of the Components .....................10

Removing the Hot Shoe Cover ...............13

Operating the Rear Dial ..........................13

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

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................. 16

Attaching the Lens Hood.........................18

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................. 19

Charging the Battery...............................20

• Approximate operating time and

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

Inserting and Removing the Card

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

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

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................26

• Changing the clock setting................26

Setting the Menu.....................................27

• Setting menu items ...........................28

Setting the Quick Menu...........................30

About the Setup Menu ............................31

Holding and using your camera ..............37

Basic

Selecting the [REC] mode, and record

still pictures or motion pictures................38

• Setting [AFS] or [AFC] ...................... 39

• Taking a still picture..........................40

• Recording a motion picture...............40

• Playback the recorded still pictures

or motion picture...............................40

Taking pictures using the automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode)............................41

• Scene detection ................................42

• AF Tracking Function........................43

• Settings in Intelligent auto mode.......43

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Programme AE mode)..............45

• Fix the focus by pressing the shutter

button halfway (AFS) ........................ 46

• Continuously focusing on a subject

(AFC) ................................................46

• Take a picture with Manual Focus

(MF) ..................................................46

• Focusing ...........................................47

• When the subject is not in focus ....... 47

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......47

• Programme Shift ............................... 48

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................49

• Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom .....................49

Playing back Pictures.............................. 50

• Changing the Information Displayed

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

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................ 51

• Displaying Pictures by Recording

Date (Calendar Playback).................52

• Using the Playback Zoom.................53

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

• To delete a single picture..................54

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures .............. 54

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/

Optional External Viewfinder...................56

Switching the displayed information

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Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................60

• Adjust the flash output ......................63

Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro

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Compensating the Exposure...................65

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ..........66

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........68

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 70

Setting the method used to focus

(AF mode) ...............................................71

• Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)...........72

• Setting the AF area...........................73

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ........74

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)...........................................75

Adjusting the White Balance...................77

• Setting the white balance

manually ...........................................78

• Setting the colour temperature.......... 78

• Finely adjusting the white balance....79

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• White Balance Bracket ..................... 79

Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 80

Change tone of the colour for the picture

to be taken (Film Mode).......................... 82

• Adjusting each Film Mode to the

desired setting.................................. 83

• Multi Film Bracket............................. 83

Taking pictures by specifying the

aperture/shutter speed ........................... 84

• Aperture-priority AE.......................... 84

• Shutter-priority AE ............................ 85

Taking picture by setting the exposure

manually ................................................. 86

Confirm the effects of aperture and

shutter speed (Preview Mode)................ 88

• Confirm the effects of aperture ......... 88

• Confirm the effects of shutter

speed ............................................... 88

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) ................ 89

* [PORTRAIT].............................. 89

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+ [SOFT SKIN]............................. 90

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, [SCENERY] .............................. 90

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• [ARCHITECTURE].................... 90

- [SPORTS]................................. 90

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• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] ...... 90

• [FLOWER] ................................ 91

1 [FOOD] ..................................... 91

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• [OBJECTS] ............................... 91

• . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ................. 91

• / [NIGHT SCENERY] .................. 92

• [ILLUMINATIONS] .................... 92

• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2]................ 92

• í [PET]......................................... 93

• 2 [PARTY].................................... 93

• ï [SUNSET] ................................. 94

Taking pictures while adjusting colour

(My Colour Mode)................................... 94

• Adjusting the custom settings to

achieve desired effects .................... 95

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) ................. 96

Taking pictures in Custom mode ............ 97

Recording Motion Picture....................... 98

• Changing [REC MODE] and

[REC QUALITY] ............................. 100

• [CONTINUOUS AF]....................... 103

• [WIND CUT]................................... 103

Recording motion pictures with the desired settings

(Motion Picture P mode)....................... 104

Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function................................................. 106

• Face Settings.................................. 107

• Auto Registration............................ 110

• Sensitivity ....................................... 111

Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations............................... 112

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture....... 112

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations (World Time)... 114

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................ 115

• [FILM MODE] .......................... 115

• ? [ASPECT RATIO] ................... 116

• @ [PICTURE SIZE]..................... 117

• A [QUALITY] .............................. 118

• [FACE RECOG.] ..................... 118

• [STABILIZER] ......................... 118

• [FLASH] .................................. 119

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ........... 119

• [FLASH SYNCHRO] ............... 120

• [FLASH ADJUST.] .................. 120

• C [METERING MODE] ............... 120

• [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent

exposure adjustment) ............. 121

• [LONG SHTR NR]................... 121

• [ISO LIMIT SET] ..................... 121

• [ISO INCREMENTS] ............... 122

• [EX. OPT. ZOOM] ................... 122

• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM].................... 122

• [BURST RATE] ....................... 122

• [AUTO BRACKET] .................. 123

• [SELF-TIMER] ........................ 123

• [COLOR SPACE] .................... 123

• B [AUDIO REC.]......................... 124

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu........................................... 125

• [REC MODE] .......................... 125

• [REC QUALITY]...................... 125

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ................ 125

• [WIND CUT]............................ 126

Using the [CUSTOM MENU] ................ 126

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Advanced (Playback)

Others

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures

with Audio .............................................132

• Motion pictures................................132

• Pictures with audio.......................... 133

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu..... 134

• [SLIDE SHOW]........................134

• [PLAYBACK MODE] ...............135

• Ü [FAVORITE] ............................137

• [TITLE EDIT] ...........................138

• [TEXT STAMP]........................139

• Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture

size (number of pixels)............141

• [TRIMMING] ............................142

• ? [ASPECT CONV.] ...................143

• N [ROTATE]/

M [ROTATE DISP.] .....................144

• [PRINT SET] ...........................145

• P [PROTECT] .............................146

• B [AUDIO DUB.] .........................147

• [FACE REC EDIT]...................148

Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on

a TV Screen..........................................149

• Playing back pictures using the AV

cable (supplied) ..............................149

• Playing back pictures on a TV

with an SD Memory Card slot ......... 150

• Playing back on the TV with HDMI

socket .............................................150

Saving the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures......................................154

• Copy the playback image

using an AV cable...........................154

• Copying to a PC..............................155

Connecting to a PC...............................155

Printing the Pictures..............................158

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it.........................................159

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them...................................159

• Print Settings...................................160

Using the Optional External

Viewfinder .............................................162

Using an external flash (optional) .........164

Using the Protector/Filter (optional) ......165

Using the Remote Shutter (optional).....166

Using the AC Adaptor ...........................167

Screen Display/ optional external

viewfinder..............................................168

Cautions for Use ...................................171

Message Display...................................175

Troubleshooting ....................................178

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time.....................187

Specifications........................................192

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of September 2009. These may be subject to change. 1 Digital Camera Body

(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)

2 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7ASPH.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)

3 Lens Cap

¢1

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

4 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 5 Lens Storage Bag 6 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G VARIO 14– 45 mm/F3.5– 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” 7 Lens Hood 8 Lens Cap

¢2

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 9 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 10 Lens Storage Bag 11 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use. 12 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 13 AC Cable

A: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia

B: Areas Other than Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi

Arabia 14 AV Cable 15 USB Connection Cable 16 CD-ROM

• Software:

Use it to install the software to your PC.

17 Shoulder Strap 18 Body Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 19 Hot shoe cover

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

¢1 DMC-GF1C only ¢2 DMC-GF1K only

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

• The card is optional.

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Description in these operating instructions is based on the 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in the DMC-GF1C. About unavailable functions such as STABILIZER (P17), Direction Detection function (P37), description in these operating instructions is based on the 14 mm-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens included in the DMC-GF1K.

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

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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¢2

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K1HA08AD0003

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16 17

VFC4315H-H020

VFC4460

VFC4459

VKF4385 VYF3287

DMC-GF1C

VYF3201 VFC4456

VYC0981H-FS014045

8910

VFC4315

DMC-GF1K

VYF3260

DMW-BLB13E

DE-A49C

K2CQ29A00002 (DMC-GF1CGC) (DMC-GF1KGC) (DMC-GF1GC)

K2CT39A00002 (DMC-GF1CGC) (DMC-GF1CGH) (DMC-GF1KGC) (DMC-GF1KGH) (DMC-GF1GC) (DMC-GF1GH)

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Before Use

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10 11

13 171615

Names of the Components

∫ Camera body

1 Self-timer indicator (P70)

AF assist lamp (P129) 2 Sensor 3 Flash (P60) 4 Lens fitting mark (P16) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P17)

Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

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

• Refer to P13 for operation of the rear dial.

8 Flash open button (P60) 9 Playback button (P50, 54, 132, 149, 150, 151) 10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P75) 11 Rear dial (P48, 51, 53, 65, 73, 79, 84, 86, 104) 12 LCD monitor (P51, 56, 168) 13 [AF/MF] button (P39) 14 [Q.MENU] button (P30) 15 [DISPLAY] button (P51, 56, 88) 16 [MENU/SET] button (P26) 17 Delete button (P54)/

Preview button (P88)/

Flicker reduction function (P104) 18 Cursor buttons

3/ISO (P80)

2/AF mode (P71)

4/Function button (P31)

Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often.

[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/

[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]

1/WB (White balance) (P77)

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In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the

/SET

2726 282524

figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

19 Focus distance reference mark (P75) 20 Speaker (P133) 21 Drive mode lever

Single (P45): Burst (P66): Auto Bracket (P68):

Self-timer (P70): 22 Shutter button (P40) 23 Hot shoe cover (P13, 162, 164) 24 Microphone (P99, 124, 147) 25 Mode dial (P38) 26 Camera ON/OFF switch (P26) 27 Status indicator (P38) 28 Motion picture button (P40)

29 Shoulder strap eyelet (P19)

• Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when

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

30 [REMOTE] socket (P166) 31 [HDMI] socket (P150, 151) 32 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P149, 154, 156, 158)

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33 DC cable cover (P167)

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37 38 39 40

41 42 43 4445 46 47 48

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34 Card/Battery door (P24) 35 Release lever (P24) 36 Tripod receptacle (P175)

• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod

is stable when the camera is attached to it.

∫ Lens H-H020 (LUMIX G 2 0 mm/F1.7 ASPH.)

37 Lens surface 38 Focus ring (P74) 39 Contact point 40 Lens fitting mark (P16)

• The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in

the DMC-GF1C utilises a lens drive system to realise a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.

• Operating sounds will be recorded when auto focus is performed during motion picture

recording. It is recommended to record with [CONTINUOUS AF] (P103) set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you. (P98) Also, it is not possible to set the Focus mode to [AFC]. (P46)

H-FS014045 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

41 Tele 42 Lens surface 43 Focus ring (P74) 44 Wide 45 Zoom ring (P49) 46 [O.I.S.] switch (P17) 47 Contact point 48 Lens fitting mark (P16)

∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P20, 167)

49 Power input socket [AC IN] 50 [CHARGE] indicator 51 Power output socket [DC OUT] 52 Battery holder

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Before Use

Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. To use the Optional External Viewfinder (P162) or

External Flash (P164), please remove the hot shoe cover.

Press the hot shoe cover release button and pull the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow.

Note

• When not using the Optional External Viewfinder (P162) or

External Flash (P164), be sure to attach the hot shoe cover.

• Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.

• When not using the hot shoe cover, be careful not to let liquid, sand, or any other foreign matter

enter the connection terminals.

• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Operating the Rear Dial

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

Example of operation

1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”

Compensating the exposure (P65) etc.

Normal playback (while Multi Playback), Move images while zoomed (while using Playback Zoom)

A Rear dial

¢1 Recording ¢2 Playback

Adjustments of Programme Shift (P48), Aperture

¢1

(P84), Shutter Speed (P85), etc.

Multi (calendar) Playback (P51), Playback Zoom (P53)

¢3 It functions in the same way as [MENU/SET] button in various settings including set and

finish.

Note

• The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture

recording.

¢3

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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). Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.

∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”

This is the lens mount standard for the “Micro Four Thirds System”. This was newly developed as interchangeable lens mount dedicated for digital cameras.

∫ About the functions of your lens

• Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the direction

detection function (P37), [STABILIZER] (P118), Quick AF (P128) and Continuous AF (P128).

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

• Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.

• Lens with the Four Thirds™ mount

specification can be used by using the mount adaptor (DM W-MA1; optional). Because of its structure, Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses cannot be used on the Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It can only be used on the Micro Four Thirds mount specification cameras.

• 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.

– The focal distance of the employed lens is effectively doubled. (A 50 mm lens is equivalent to

a 100 mm lens)

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

the rated distance.

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Before Use

Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto focus / Auto Aperture Operation (As of September 2009)

(±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)

Lens type

Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens

when recording still

Auto focus

Lens included in the DMC-GF1C. (H-H020)

Lens included in the DMC-GF1K.

(H-FS014045) ±

Other Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens

([AFS])

([AFS],

[AFC])

¢3

pictures

Auto

aperture

setting

±¥

while recording motion pictures

Auto

focus

¢4, 5

Auto

aperture

setting

¢7

Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens compatible to HD motion pictures (LUMIX G VARIO

([AFS],

[AFC])

±±

¢4

HD)

Four Thirds mount

Four Thirds mount specification lens

specification lens compatible to contrast AF

¢1

Four Thirds mount specification lens not compatible to

([AFS])

±¥

¢6

— ± — ¥

¢7

contrast AF

Leica mount specification lens

Interchangeable

¢2

lens for Leica

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¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit. ¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary. ¢3 This function is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses

For lens operations, please see our website.

¢4 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]

(P46).

¢5 AF tracking is slower than the HD motion picture compatible lens (LUMIX G VARIO HD

lens), also the sound of auto focus operation may be recorded. (The auto focus is activated by pressing the shutter button halfway.)

¢6 Auto focus is activated only when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The sound of Auto

Focus Operation may be recorded at this time.

¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

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 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.

• Check that the lens is attached correctly.

Detach the lens cap.

• Detach the lens cap before taking pictures.

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Preparation

∫ Optical Image Stabilizer

The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body.

A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.

– The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support

the stabilizer function.

– The 14-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1K supports the

stabilizer function.

Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].

• You can change the Optical Image Stabilizer mode to

[MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu. (P118) It is set to [MODE1] at the time of purchase.

• We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when

using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.] switch is set to [OFF], [ ] is displayed on the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder.

Detaching a lens from the camera body

Attach the lens cap.

Press the lens release button D while turning the lens as far as possible in the direction of the arrow to detach it.

• 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

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P172 when dirt or dust gets on

the lens.

• When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of

the lens.

• Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the lens rear cap and the body cap.

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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.

• The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not have a lens

hood.

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in the DMC-GF1K

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.

∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood

1 Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to

detach it.

2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the

same way as shown previously.

• Attach the lens cap.

• When temporarily storing the lens hood, check that it is

firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.

Note

• Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when attaching or detaching it.

• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may

turn dark (vignetting effect) 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.

• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.

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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

• Be sure to follow the steps and attach the shoulder strap correctly.

• Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the camera.

• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “L

• 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.

UMIX” LOGO is on the outside.

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLB13E.

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.

•

The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BLB13E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

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

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should

also be the same.)

Connect the AC cable.

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable

(DMW-DCC3; optional) is connected to the AC adaptor.

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

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator A lights

green.

Detach the battery after charging is completed.

• Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator A

turns off.

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∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 155 min

•

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/ cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off. Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack (DMW-BLB13E) are the same as above.

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

• The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a

temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC.

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

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/

the optional external viewfinder.

[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (P167) connected.]

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

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

Note

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

• Disconnect the charger from the power outlet after the charging is completed.The battery

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

• The battery will become discharged if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• 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.)

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

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

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor)(By CIPA standard in

Programme AE mode)

When 20 mm/F1.7 lens

included in DMC-GF1C is used

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min Approx. 175 min

Approx. 380 pictures Approx. 350 pictures

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

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

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

•

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

When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens

included in DMC-GF1K is used

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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.

• When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used:

When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 107.

–

•

When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used:

–

When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 100.

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the optional external viewfinder)(By CIPA

standard in Programme AE mode)

When 20 mm/F1.7 lens

included in DMC-GF1C is used

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 215 min Approx. 200 min

Approx. 430 pictures Approx. 400 pictures

When 14 –45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

– [AVCHD Lite](Recording with picture quality set to [SH]([ ]))

When 20 mm/F1.7 lens

included in DMC-GF1C is used

Continuous

recordable time

(motion pictures)

Actual recordable time

(motion pictures)

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

Continuous

recordable time

(motion pictures)

Actual recordable time

(motion pictures)

• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC and a humidity of 50%. 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, zoom operation etc.

¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum

recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.

Approx. 210 min Approx. 170 min

Approx. 110 min Approx. 100 min

When 20 mm/F1.7 lens

included in DMC-GF1C is used

Approx. 210 min Approx. 170 min

Approx. 110 min Approx. 100 min

When 14 –45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When 20 mm/F1.7 lens

included in DMC-GF1C is used

Playback time Approx. 360 min Approx. 290 min

When 14 –45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used

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Note

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

environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P33). – When operations such as flash and zoom are 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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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• Close the flash.

• 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

(DMW-BLB13E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the lever A being careful about the direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction 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.

• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

OPEN

LOCK

1:Close the card/battery door.

OPEN

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

LOCK

of the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

Note

• Remove the battery after use.

•

Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• 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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