PANASONIC DMCGF3CGN, DMCGF3KGN, DMCGF3WGN User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Double Lens Kit

Model No. DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K

DMC-GF3W

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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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.

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

Product Location

Digital Camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

∫ 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

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.

∫ Cautions for Use

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

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

• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).

Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on

132600.

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

If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be

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disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting

the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,

disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,

turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

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

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-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

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

Names and Functions of Components ............................................................................ 8

About the Lens............................................................................................................... 12

Changing the Lens......................................................................................................... 13

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

Charging the Battery...................................................................................................... 16

• Charging .................................................................................................................. 16

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ............................. 17

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery................................................ 19

About the Card............................................................................................................... 20

• About cards that can be used with this unit ............................................................. 20

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....................................................................................... 21

Selecting the Recording Mode....................................................................................... 22

Taking a Still picture ...................................................................................................... 24

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................... 25

Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ................................................... 27

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function............................................................. 28

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) .......................... 29

Recording Motion Picture .............................................................................................. 30

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures .......................................................................... 31

• Playing Back Pictures .............................................................................................. 31

• Playing Back Motion Pictures .................................................................................. 32

Deleting Pictures............................................................................................................ 34

Setting the Menu............................................................................................................ 35

• Setting menu items .................................................................................................. 36

Compensating the Exposure ......................................................................................... 38

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................................... 39

• Aperture-priority AE ................................................................................................. 39

• Shutter-priority AE ................................................................................................... 39

• Manual Exposure Mode........................................................................................... 40

Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ......................................................... 41

Specifications................................................................................................................. 42

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of June 2011. 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 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions. This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)

3 Lens Cap

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

4 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”

(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) 5 Lens Hood 6 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 7 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 8 Body Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 9Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use. 10 Battery Charger

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 11 AC Cable 12 AV Cable 13 USB Connection Cable 14 CD-ROM

Software:

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Use it to install the software to your PC.

15 CD-ROM

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Operating Instructions

16 Shoulder Strap 17 Stylus pen

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

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text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-H014).

About unavailable functions such as [STABILIZER], Direction Detection function, description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).

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

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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DMW-BLE9E

DE-A98A

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VFC4710

VGQ0C14

K1HY08YY0019

DUMMY

DMC-GF3W

H-H014 VYF3371

H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315

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DMC-GF3C

DMC-GF3K

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¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF3C only ¢2 Supplied in ¢3 Supplied in

DMC-GF3K only DMC-GF3W only

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Names and Functions of Components

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∫ Camera body

1 Sensor 2Flash 3 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button

8 Flash open button 9 Touch panel/LCD monitor 10 Playback button 11 [Q.MENU/Fn] button/

Delete/Return button 12 [MENU/SET] button 13 Control dial 14 Cursor buttons

3/Exposure Compensation button

1/WB (White Balance)

2/AF Mode button

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow the

user to select between the following options.

Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer

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15 Shoulder strap eyelet

15 16

2221 23 24

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LOCKOPEN

27 28 2926

Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when

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

16 [HDMI] socket 17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

18 Microphone

Do not cover the microphone with your

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fingers.

19 Shutter button 20 Motion picture button 21 Speaker

Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

• 22 Focus distance reference mark 23 Intelligent Auto button 24 Camera ON/OFF switch 25 Status indicator

26 Tripod receptacle 27 Card/Battery door 28 DC coupler cover

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

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Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional) are used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC

adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional).

• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC

cable supplied with the AC adaptor.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion

pictures.

• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off

due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.

29 Release lever

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∫ Lens

32 333130

31 34 35 36 32 3330

H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)

30 Lens surface 31 Focus ring 32 Contact point 33 Lens fitting mark 34 Tele 35 Wide 36 Zoom ring

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

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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.

When selecting features using the touch

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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.

∫ 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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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

When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;

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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] to [ON].

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Changing the Lens

By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure.

Check that the camera is turned off.

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

Detaching the lens

Preparations: Attach the lens cap.

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

Attaching the lens

Preparations: Remove the rear lens cap from the lens.

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If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it.

Align the lens fitting marks B (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button A 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.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.

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Note

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Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap are removed from the camera body.

• To prevent dust or debris from adhering to internal parts of the

camera body, fit the body cap or a lens to the mount on the camera body.

• To prevent scratching of the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to the

lens when it is unattached or fit the lens to the camera body.

• It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector

(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying.

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.

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

The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a lens hood.

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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.

Note

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When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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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

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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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