Panasonic DMC-GF3, DMC-GF3C, DMC-GF3K, DMC-GF3W, DMC-GF3X User Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GF3C/DMC-GF3K
DMC-GF3X/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 other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 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.
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
Figure A Figure B
Fuse (5 ampere)
Fuse (5 ampere)
CAUTION!
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.
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.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
2 Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
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Cautions for Use
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
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)
The optional HDMI micro cable is available only for DMC-GF3CGC/DMC-GF3KGC/ DMC-GF3XGC/DMC-GF3WGC/DMC-GF3GC/DMC-GF3CGH/DMC-GF3KGH/ DMC-GF3XGH/DMC-GF3WGH/DMC-GF3GH.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation 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.
The optional AC adaptor is available only for DMC-GF3CGC/DMC-GF3KGC/ DMC-GF3XGC/DMC-GF3WGC/DMC-GF3GC/DMC-GF3CGH/DMC-GF3KGH/ DMC-GF3XGH/DMC-GF3WGH/DMC-GF3GH.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
-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 September 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.) 9 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14– 42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions. This is attached to the
camera body at the time of purchase.) 10 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 11 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use. 12 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 13 AC Cable
A: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia
Areas Other than Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and Saudi Arabia
B: 14 AV Cable 15 USB Connection Cable 16 CD-ROM
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
17 CD-ROM
Operating Instructions
18 Shoulder Strap 19 Stylus pen
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as
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 or H-PS14042).
Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)
card
in the text.
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1
: K2CT39A00002
(DMC-GF3CGC)/(DMC-GF3CGH) (DMC-GF3KGC)/(DMC-GF3KGH) (DMC-GF3XGC)/(DMC-GF3XGH) (DMC-GF3WGC)/(DMC-GF3WGH) (DMC-GF3GC)/(DMC-GF3GH)
: K2CQ29A00002
(DMC-GF3CGC) (DMC-GF3KGC) (DMC-GF3XGC) (DMC-GF3WGC) (DMC-GF3GC)
VGQ0C14
456 7
23
DMC-GF3W
4
H-H014 VYF3371
H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315
DMC-GF3C
1
DMC-GF3K
2
910
H-PS14042 VYF3443
DMC-GF3X
3
DMW-BLE9E
VFF0834 VFC4710
K2CA29A00023 (DMC-GF3WSG)
K1HY08YY0020 K1HY08YY0019
14 15 16 17 18 19
DE-A98B (DMC-GF3CGC)/(DMC-GF3CGH) (DMC-GF3KGC)/(DMC-GF3KGH) (DMC-GF3XGC)/(DMC-GF3XGH) (DMC-GF3WGC)/(DMC-GF3WGH) (DMC-GF3GC)/(DMC-GF3GH)
DE-A98E (DMC-GF3WSG)
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VKF4385
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DMC-GF3K / DMC-GF3
2 5
¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF3C only ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF3K only ¢3 Supplied in ¢5 Supplied in
DMC-GF3X only ¢4 Supplied in DMC-GF3W only DMC-GF3 only
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Names and Functions of Components
1
2
3
4567
8
91011
121314
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
17
2221 23 24
2019
18
25
LOCKOPEN
27 28 2926
The optional AC adaptor and DC coupler are available only for DMC-GF3CGC/ DMC-GF3KGC/DMC-GF3XGC/DMC-GF3WGC/DMC-GF3GC/DMC-GF3CGH/ DMC-GF3KGH/DMC-GF3XGH/DMC-GF3WGH/DMC-GF3GH.
Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
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 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 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
30 3237 33
38
W
T
H-H014 (LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)
H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
31 34 35 36 32 3330
H-PS14042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.)
30 Lens surface 31 Focus ring 32 Contact point 33 Lens fitting mark 34 Tele 35 Wide 36 Zoom ring 37 Focus lever
Move the Focus lever to the A or B.
A
: Focus on a subject that is close by
B
: Focus on a subject that is far away
Speed to focus will change depending on the amount moved.
38 Zoom lever
Move the zoom lever to the [T] (Tele side) or [W] (Wide side).
[T]: To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
[W]: To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)
The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Zoom speed will be slower than normal when recording a motion picture.
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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 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
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.
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;
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.
Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
Detaching the lens
Preparations: Attach the lens cap.
When using the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), the lens barrel will not
retract until the power switch is turned [OFF]. Change the lens only after turning the power switch [OFF] and checking that the lens barrel has retracted. (Do not push in the lens barrel with your fingers. Doing so may damage the lens.)
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.
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
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 or H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.
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
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
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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