Panasonic DMC-GF6KK User Manual
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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GF6K
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
More detailed
instructions on
the operation of
this camera are contained in
“Owner’s Manual for advanced
features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on
your PC to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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
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Dear Customer,
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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 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 this Owner’s
Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other p ublishe d o r br oadcast mater i al for pur poses
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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.
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.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
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Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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∫ Product identification marking
DMC-GF6
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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:
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Reorient or relocate the rece iving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an ou tlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced 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 Conf or m ity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GF6
Responsible Party:Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
1-800-211-PANA (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 rec eived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1 Select
2 Select
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Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
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•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or ot her foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the pl ug 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.
[Wi-Fi]
in the [Setup] menu.
[Wi-Fi Setup]
Press
3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET]
in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
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recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please con tact your lo cal author ities or dealer and as k for the
correct method of disposal.
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Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car ex posed 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 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.
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∫ About the battery char ge r
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
Do not install or p lace this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined
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space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
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In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only .
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
∫ Cautions fo r Us e
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic
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USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CHEM15, RP-CHEM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CHEM15 (1.5m) (5 feet), RP-CHEM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, t he 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 da maged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or larg e 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 remov e the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this un it on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the re corded pictures and/or sound
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may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outs ide 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
Preparation
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF
format) .................................................. 7
Care of the camera .............................. 8
Standard Accessories......................... 9
Names and Functions of
Components........................................11
Preparation......................................... 14
• Changing the Lens........................ 14
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........ 14
• Charging the Battery.....................15
• Inserting/Removing the Battery... .. 16
• Inserting/Removing the Card
(Optional)...................................... 16
• Formatting the card (initialization) ....17
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)....... 17
• Adjusting the monitor angle........... 17
Setting the Menu................................ 18
• Setting menu items ....................... 18
Calling frequently -used menus
instantly (Quick Menu) ...................... 19
Assigning frequently used functions
to the buttons (function buttons) .........19
Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelli ge nt Auto Mode)......25
• Taking a picture with a blurred
background (Defocus Control) ......25
• Recording images by changing the
brightness or color tone
(Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)........... 26
Taking panorama pictures
(Panorama Shot Mode)....................... 27
Wi-Fi/NFC
What you can do with the Wi-FiR
function...............................................28
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet...................................................29
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app
“Panasonic Image App”....................29
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ...29
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/
tablet (remote recording)...............31
• Saving images stored in the camera/
Sending images in the camera to an
SNS...................................................31
About the supplied software
About the supplied software.............32
Basic
Taking a Still picture.......................... 20
Recording Motion Picture................. 20
Playing Back Pictures/
Motion Pictures.................................. 21
• Playing Back Pi c t u re s ............ .. ..... 21
• Playing Back Motion Pictures........ 21
Deleting Pictures............................... 22
Recording
Selecting the Recording Mode......... 23
Taking Pictures with Yourself
Included [Self Shot]........................... 24
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Others
Menu list..............................................34
• [Rec].............................................. 34
• [Motion Picture]..............................36
• [Custom]........................................36
• [Setup]...........................................38
• [Playback]......................................40
Specifications.....................................41
Digital Camera Accessory System.... 46
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
(For USA and Puerto Rico
Customers) .............................................47
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND
PUERT O R I CO)............ ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ..... .48
Preparation
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
Install it on your PC to read it.
∫ For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s
1
Manual (supplied).
Select the desired language and then click
2
[Owner’s Manual] to install.
Double click the “Owner’s Manual”
3
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫ When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or
print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from
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the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.
∫ For Mac
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s
1
Manual (supplied).
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file
2
with the desired language inside the folder.
Double click the PDF file to open it.
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Preparation
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
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The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or imag e may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
Liquid, sand and other foreign mat erial may get in to the sp ace around t he lens, but tons, et c. Be
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particularly careful si nce it may not just cause ma lfu ncti ons, but it may a lso be come irr epar able .
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come int o con ta ct wit h this un it, such a s when u sing it on a ra iny day
or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the
sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or monitor is fogged up)
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Condensation occurs when the ambi ent temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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Preparation
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of March 2013. These may be subject to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in this Owner’s Manual.)
(±: Included, —: Not included)
DMC-GF6K
1 Interchangeable
Lens
¢1
2 Lens Hood
3 Lens Cap
4Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
5 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
6 USB Connection Cable
7 CD-ROM
Software:
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Use it to install the software to your PC.
8 CD-ROM
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Owner’s Manual for advanced fea tures:
Use it to install to your PC.
9 Shoulder Strap
¢1 This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual.
¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
¢3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase .
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
•The card is optional.
•Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A).
•If any accessories are los t, customers should contact Panason ic’s parts department at
1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
¢3
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±
¢2
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Preparation
DMC-GF6K
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VYC1113
VYF3510
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K1HY08YY0034
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VFF1199
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VFC4765
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DE-A99B
DMW-BLG10PP
H-FS1442A
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Names and Functions of Components
∫ 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
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The flash opens, and recording with the flash
becomes possible.
9 Touch screen/monitor
10 [(] (Playback) button
11 [MENU/SET] button
12 [Q.MENU] button/[Fn1] button/
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
13 Control dial
14 [Wi-Fi] button/[Fn2] button
15 Wi-Fi
16 Cursor buttons
17 [DISP.] button
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connection lamp
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
Each time this is pressed, th e display on the monitor is switched.
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18 Stereo microphone
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Be careful not to cover the microphone with your
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to
record.
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19 Shutter button
20 Function lever
21 Motion picture button
22 Speaker
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your
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finger. Doing so may make s ound di f ficult to hear.
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23 Focus distance reference mark
24 Mode dial
25 Camera ON/OFF switch
26 Status indicator
27 Intelligent Auto button
28 Shoulder strap eyelet
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Be sure to attach th e sh ou l d er s tr a p when using
the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
29 NFC antenna [ ]
30 [HDMI] socket
31 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
32 Tripod mount
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A tripod with a screw length of 5.5mm
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if
attached.
33 Card/Battery door
34 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-AC8PP: optional)
are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).
• 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 pict ure will not
be recorded.
35 Release lever
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2.0X
∫ Lens
1 Lens surface
H-FS1442A
2Tele
3Wide
4 Contact point
5 Lens fitting mark
6 Focus ring
7 Zoom ring
Touch screen
Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫ Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
Use for selecting items or icons.
When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to
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touch the center of the desi red icon.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
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.
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∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
2.0X
Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together
(reduce) with two fingers.
Use to enlarge/reduce the played back images or AF
area.
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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
Changing the Lens
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
Attaching the lens
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫ Detaching the lens
1 Attach the lens cap.
2 While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then
remove.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
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•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•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 mis takenly wrapping around the neck.
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Preparation
Charging the Battery
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.
1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
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The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger f rom the electrical socket and detach the battery after
charging is completed.)
∫ Charging time
Charging time Approx. 190 min
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a
long time may be longer than normal.
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Preparation
Inserting/Removing the Battery
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•Being careful about the batter y orientatio n, insert all th e way until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever A in the di rection of the arrow to remove the battery.
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in
which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
∫ About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 G B )
∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording.
e.g.:
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Please confirm the latest information on the f o ll o w ing website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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