For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Body
Model No. DMC-GF1C/DMC-GF1K
DMC-GF1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag
located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your
convenient Camera information source. 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-recorde d t ape s or d is cs or othe r pu blishe d or broadc ast materi al f or purp os es
other than your own privat e use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.
Before Use
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
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 ONL Y 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 OUTL ET SHALL BE INSTALLE D NEAR THE EQUIPMENT A ND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
DMC-GF1
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separa tion between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienc ed radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:Panasonic
Model No.:DMC-GF1
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PA NA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the spec if i ed un i t to recharge the ba t t e ry pac k.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the pl u g ter m i n als (i and j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
•
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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT INST ALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PR EVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBS TRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATI ON 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.
Battery charger/AC adaptor
This battery charger/AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger/AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC suppl y outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
•When connecting to a supply of great er than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to
the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the bat tery charger/AC adaptor.
•Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor
or AC cord set.
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•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫ Care of the camera
•
Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.
The camera may malfunction, re cordin g pict ure s may bec ome impossible , o r the le ns, t he LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.
•Be particularly careful in the follow in g 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 a round 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 center.
•Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital ca mera 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
condensation since it caus es lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave i t 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”. (P168)
-If you see this symbolInformation 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 You r Safety.................... ...2
Before Use
Standard Accessories............................... 9
Names of the Components. .................... 11
Removing the Hot Shoe Cover...............14
Operating the Rear Dial................... ....... 14
About the Lens .......................................15
Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 17
Attaching the Lens Hood........................19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 20
Charging the Battery............................... 21
Countries Only).....................................203
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Before Use
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.
1Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)
2Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7A SPH.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
3Lens Cap
¢1
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
4Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5Lens Storage Bag
6Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G VARIO 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
7Lens Hood
8Lens Cap
¢2
¢2
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
9Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
10 Lens Storage Bag
11 B atter y 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
14 AV Cable
15 USB Connection Cable
16 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the soft ware 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.
•
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 (P18), Direction Detection function (P37), description in
these operating instructions is based on the 14 m m-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens included in the DMC-GF1K.
•
For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P193)
• If any accessories are los t, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s
parts depart ment at 1800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
¢1
¢1
¢1
¢2
¢2
¢2
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Before Use
1
K1HA08CD0020
15
K1HA08AD0003
11121314
161718
2
VFC4315H-H020
5
VFC4460
VFC4459VKF4385
19
VYF3287
DMC-GF1C
6
VYF3201VFC4456
7
VYC0981H-FS014045
8910
VFC4315
DMC-GF1K
VYF3260
34
DMW-BLB13PP
DE-A49B
K2CA2EA00002
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Names of the Components
3
467
2
1
5
∫ Camera body
1Self-timer indicator (P70)
AF assist lamp (P126)
2Sensor
3Flash (P59)
4Lens fitting mark (P17)
5Mount
6Lens lock pin
7Lens release button (P18)
Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
e.g.: Rotating left or righte.g.: Pressing the rear dial
In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
orPress 4
19 Focus distance reference mark (P75)
20 Speaker (P130)
21 Drive mode lever
34 Card/Battery door (P24)
35 Release lever (P24)
36 Tripod receptacle (P172)
• When you use a tripod, make sure the tri pod
is stable when the camera is at tach e d to it.
∫ Lens
H-H020 (LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7 ASPH.)
37 Lens surface
38 Focus ring (P74)
39 Contact point
40 Lens fitting mark (P17)
• 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 perfo rmed during motion picture
recording. It is recommended to rec ord 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 (P18)
47 Contact point
48 Lens fitting mark (P17)
∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P21, 164)
49 Power input socket [AC IN]
50 [CHARGE] indicator
51 Power output socket [DC OUT]
52 Battery holder
49
5150
52
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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 (P159) or
External Flash (P161), please remove the hot shoe cover.
Press the hot shoe cover release button and
pull the shoe cover in the dire ction of the a rro w.
Note
• When not using the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) or
External Flash (P161), 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 fo reign matt er
enter the connection termi nals.
• 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”
A Rear dial
¢1 Recording
¢2 Playback
Adjustments of
Program Shift
(P48), Aperture
¢1
(P84), Shutter
Speed (P84), etc.
Multi (calendar)
Playback (P52),
Playback Zoom
¢
2
(P52)
Compensating the
exposure (P65) etc.
Normal playback
(while Multi
Playback), Move
images while
zoomed (while
using Playback
Zoom)
¢3 It functions in the same way as [MENU/SET] button in various setti ngs including set and
finish.
Note
• The sound of the rear dial operat ion 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 yo ur le ns
• Depending on the type of lens, you may no t be ab le to u se some fun ctions such as t he dire ction
detection function ( P37), [ST ABILIZER] (P117), Quick AF (P126) and Continuous AF (P126).
• The available flash range et c. d iffers depending on the aperture value of the lens y ou are us ing.
• 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 (DMW-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 Thir ds
mount specification cameras.
• When you use the M mou nt ada ptor or R moun t adap to r (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional),
you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–The focal distanc e of the empl oyed lens is ef f ectiv ely d oubl ed. (A 5 0 mm len s is e quiva lent t o
a 100 mm lens)
–For certain lenses, the act ual di st ance at which th e subject is in foc us may dif fer slig htly from
the rated distance .
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Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto focus / Auto
Aperture Operation (As of September 2009)
(±: Usable, ¥: Some fu nctions/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
¢4, 5
Auto
aperture
setting
¥
¥
¢7
¢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
¢1
specification lens
compatible to
contrast AF
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
not compatible to
¥
([AFS])
±¥
¢6
—±—¥
¢7
¥
¢7
contrast AF
Leica mount
specification lens
Interchangeable
¢2
lens for Leica
————
¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.
¢2 A Leica lens mount adapt or (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 mot ion picture s, the focu s is continuo usly adjust ed for both [ AFS] and [AFC]
(P46).
¢5 AF tracking is slower than th e H D mo ti o n pictu r e co m pat ibl e lens (LUMIX G VARIO HD
lens), also the sound of auto fo cus operation may be recorded.
(The auto focus is activat ed by pressing the shutter but ton 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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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 whe n 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.
Preparation
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 int erchangea ble lens s upplied wit h the DMC-GF1K support s th e
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. (P117) It is set to [MODE1] at the
time of purchase.
• We recommend set ti n g th e [O .I.S.] switch to [OFF] w h en
using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.] switch is set to [OFF], []
is displayed on the LCD monitor/o ptional 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 no t 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 P169 when dirt or dust gets on
the lens.
• When you turn the camera off or carry the came ra, att ac h th e lens cap to prot ect t he surf ace of
the lens.
• Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the le ns rear cap and the body cap.
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Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize 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 i nto 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 ma rk .
∫ Te mporarily 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, chec k 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 pictur es with fla sh with the lens ho od attached, the lower portion of the photo may
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled bec ause the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend det aching the lens hood.
• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.
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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
• 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 str ap 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.
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UMIX” LOGO is on the outsi de .
Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used wit h this unit is DMW-BLB13PP.
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 distingui shing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated
battery (DMW-BLB13PP) supports this func tion. The only batteries suitable for use wi th 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 whi ch have been manufactured
by other companies and are not genuine Panason ic products.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the cha rger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a tempera ture between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery
temperature should also be the same.)
Connect the AC cable.
• The battery cannot be c harged 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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Preparation
∫ Charging
Charging timeApprox. 155 min
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging
time may vary depe ndin g on how t he batt ery has b een us ed. Th e chargin g time for the bat tery in hot/
cold environments or a battery that has not been us ed for l ong tim e m ay 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-BLB13PP) 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 10oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF).
• 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 (P164) connected.]
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining batt ery 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 powe r outlet after the charging is completed.The battery
becomes warm after using it and during and after char ging. The camera also becomes warm
during use. T h is is not a malfunc t i on.
• 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 so me charge left, bu t 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
Program AE mode)
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC- GF 1 C is u s ed
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording timeApprox. 190 minApprox. 175 min
Approx. 380 pi cturesApprox. 350 pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbrev i ation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on .
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512 MB).
• Using the s u pp l i ed ba ttery.
• Starti ng recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
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• 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.
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 Program AE mode)
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC- GF1C is used
Number of recordable
pictures
Recording timeApprox. 215 minApprox. 200 min
Approx. 430 picturesApprox. 400 pict ures
W hen 14–45m m/ F 3. 5–5.6 l ens
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](Recordin g with picture quality set to [HD]([]))
Continuous
recordable time
(motion pictures)
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures)
• These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%.
• 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 minApprox. 170 min
Approx. 110 minApprox. 100 min
When 20 mm/F1.7 lens
included in DMC- GF1C is used
Approx. 210 minApprox. 170 min
Approx. 110 minApprox. 100 min
W hen 14–45m m/ F 3. 5–5.6 l ens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
W hen 14–45m m/ F 3. 5–5.6 l ens
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 timeApprox. 360 minApprox. 290 min
W hen 14–45m m/ F 3. 5–5.6 l ens
included in DMC-GF1K is used
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Note
• The operating times and number of recor dable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the follo wing cases, the operating times shorten and the number of r ecor dable 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.
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
Battery
• Check that this unit is turned of f.
• Close the flash.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the c ard/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BLB13PP).
• 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 re move 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.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
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OPEN
LOCK
Note
2
A
• 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 ba ttery, 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 pic tures may be lost.)
About the Card
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded
on the card.
Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of cardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16
format in compliance with the SD
standard)
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in
compliance with the SD standard)
¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card sta nda rd decided by the SD As sociati on in 20 06
for high capacity memory ca rds more than 2 GB.
Y ou can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards
¢
however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD
Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.)
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using
cards with 4 GB o r more capacity.
•
It is recom me nded to us e a ca rd with SD S pe ed Cla ss¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording m ot ion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
¢
http://pa nasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only .)
Note
•
Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional) (when
the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the
picture, formatting (P36), etc. Also, do not apply vibration, shock, or static electricity to the unit.
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.
• The data on the car d may be da maged or los t due to electroma gnetic wav es, st atic e lectric ity 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. (P36)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Fast recording and writing speed
• Write-Protect switch A pro vided (When
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or
formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format dat a is res tored
when the switch is returned to it s
original position.)
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ONOFF
MENU
/SET
:
:
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1 to selec t the it ems (y ear, month,
day , hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P113)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
• Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.
• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as
AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US
and elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the
clock setting is correct.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the se tting s witho ut the clo ck ha ving
been set, set the cloc k co rrectly by following the
procedure below.
“Changing the clock setting”
Changing the clock setting
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P28)
• It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
• Once a charged battery h as be en i nstalled for 24 hours, the clock sett ing i s mai ntained
for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Note
• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
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• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P136) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is s et, the co rrect date c an be pri nt ed even if th e dat e i s not d is played on the scr een
of the camera.
Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
! [REC] mode menu (P114 to 122)[SETUP] menu (P31 to 36)
• This menu lets you
set the aspect ratio,
number of pixels and
other aspects of th e
pictures you are
recording.
[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu
(P123 to 124)
• This menu lets you
set the [REC
MODE], [REC
QUALITY], and other
aspects for motion
picture recording.
[CUSTOM MENU] (P124 to 128)( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P130 to 145)
• Operation of the unit,
such as displaying of
the screen and
button operations,
can be set up
according to your
preferences. Also, it
is possible to register the modif i ed settings.
• This menu lets you
perform the cl ock
settings, select the
operating beep tone
settings and set
other settings which
make it easier for
you to operate the camera.
[MY MENU]
• Up to 5 menu items
used recently can be
memorized. Items
used a lot can be
recalled easily.
• This menu lets you
make the protection,
trimming or pri n t
settings, etc. of
recorded pictures.
Note
• There are functions th at cannot be set or us ed dependi ng on the modes or menu s etti ngs being
used on the camera due to the spec ifications.
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ONOFF
MENU
/SET
or
or
Setting menu items
This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting
can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM MENU] menu, [SETUP]
menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well.
• If you set [MENU RESUME] (P128) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], t he screen shows
the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the Program AE mode
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Mode dial
Set the mode dial to [].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Press 2.
2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial
to select the [SETUP] menu icon [].
3 Press 1 or the rear dial.
• Select a menu item next and set it.
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or
or
or
MENU
/SET
or
[I.EXPOSURE].
• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or
rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.
Press 1 or the rear dial.
• Depending on the item, its s etting ma y not app ear or it
may be displa ye d i n a di ffe rent way.
Press 3/4 or rota te the rear dial to select
[HIGH].
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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9
PPP
AWB
STDSTDSTD
−
3+30−3+30
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AFS
9
PP
AWB
STDSTDSTD
−
3+30−3+30
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AFS
9
PP
AWB
STDSTDSTD
−
3+30−3+30
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AFS
MENU
/SET
or
Setting the Quick Menu
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
• The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.
Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu in recording
Q.MENU
status.
Press 3/4/2/1 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item and
the setting.
• Menus that can be setup are displayed in orange when se lected.
• Setup method is different as following depending on the displayed screen during
recording. Refer to P55 about the displayed screen.
[] (LCD monitor style)
• Proceed to step 4 below after selectin g the item and settings.
[] (Finder style)
• Select the item, press the rear dial, and then select the setting.
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set the menu.
Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.
Q.MENU
• You can also press t he shutter button halfway to close the Quick Menu.
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