Panasonic DMC-GH1K Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

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

Digital Camera/Lens Kit

Model No. DMC-GH1K

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

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Before Use

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.

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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

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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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DMC-GH1

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

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:

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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-GH1 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)

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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.

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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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.

∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

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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.

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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

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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

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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)

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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”. (P166)

-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

Before Use

Information for You r Safety.................... ...2

Standard Accessories............................... 9

Names of the Components. .................... 11

Operating the Front Dial......................... 14

Rotating the LCD monitor....................... 14

About the Lens .......................................15

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 17

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

Attaching the Lens Hood........................20

Charging the Battery............................... 21

• About the Battery (charging/number

of recordable pictures) ..................... 22

Inserting/Removing the Battery ..............24

Using the AC Adaptor.............................25

Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)......26

About the Card ....................................... 27

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)................ 28

• Changing the clock setting ............... 28

Setting the Menu....................................29

• Setting menu items........................... 30

Setting the Quick Menu................. ......... 32

About the Setup Menu . ........................... 33

Holding and using your camera.............. 39

Basic

Selecting the [REC] mode, and record

still picture or motion picture................... 42

• Taking the still picture....................... 44

• Recording the motion picture............44

• Playback the recorded still pictures

or motion picture .............................. 44

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode).............. 45

• Scene detection................................ 46

• Face Recognition ............................. 47

• AF Tracking Function ....................... 47

• Compensating the Exposure............47

• About the flash ................................. 48

• Taking motion pictures using the

automatic function............................48

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• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode......49

Taking pictures with your favorite

settings (Progra m AE Mode) .................. 51

• Fix the focus by pressing the shutter

button halfway (AFS)........ ................52

• Continuously focusing on a subject

(AFC)................................................52

• Take a picture with Manual Focus

(MF).................................................. 52

• Focusing...........................................53

• When the subject is not in focus....... 53

• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 53

• Program Shift....................................54

Taking Pictures with the Zoom...............55

• Using the Optical Zoom/

Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom..........................55

Playing back Pictures............................. 56

• Changing the Information Displayed

on the playback screen ....................57

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback)................................57

• Displaying Pictures by Recording

Date (Calendar Playback). ............... 58

• Using the Playback Zoom................. 58

Deleting Pictures.................................... 59

• To delete a single picture ..... ......... .. .59

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures..............................60

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Switching the display of the LCD

Monitor/Viewfinder..................................61

• Switching the displayed information .....61

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash......65

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting...............................................65

• Adjust the flash output......................69

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro...70

Compensating the Exposure .................. 71

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 72

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 74

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer......... 76

Setting the method used to focus

(AF mode)............................................... 77

• Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)..........78

• Setting the AF a re a....................... .. .. 79

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 80

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)........................................... 81

Adjusting the White Balance...................83

• Setting the white balance manually....84

• Setting the color temperature............84

• Finely adjusting the white balance....85

• White Balance Bracket......................85

Setting the Light Sensitivity.....................86

Change tone of the color for the picture

to be taken (Film Mode)..........................87

• Adjusting each film mode to the

desired setting..................................88

• Multi Film Bracket........... ..................89

Taking pictures by specifying the

aperture/shutter speed............................90

• Aperture-priority AE ......................... .90

• Shutter-priority AE.............................90

Taking picture by setting the exposure

manually..................................................91

Confirm the effects of aperture and

shutter speed (Preview Mode). ...............93

• Confirm the effects of aperture .........93

• Confirm the effects of shutter

speed................................................93

Taking expressive portraits and landscape

pictures (Advanced Scene Mode) ..............94

• [PORTRAIT].....................................95

• [SCENERY]......................................95

• [SPORTS].................... ....................96

• [CLOSE-UP]...... ....................... ........96

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]................... ......97

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene Mode) . ...............98

• ï [SUNSET]...................................98

• 2 [PARTY] ......................................99

• : [BABY1]/; [BAB Y2]........... .......99

• í [PET] .........................................100

Taking pictures while adjusting color

(My Color Mode) ...................................100

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) ..... ..........101

Taking pictures in Custom Mode . .........102

Recording M otion Picture......... .............103

• Changing [REC MODE] and

[REC QUALITY]..............................105

• [WIND CUT]............. .......................107

Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings (Creative Motion Picture Mode) ...108 Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function .................................................110

• Face Recognition functions.............110

• Face settings...................................110

Useful Functions at Travel Destinations... 113

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture .......113

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)...115

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................116

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

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

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

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

• C [METERING MODE].................119

• [STABILIZER]...........................119

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

• [D.RED-EYE]............................120

• [FLASH SYNCHRO].................120

• [FLASH ADJUST.]....................121

• [I.EXPOSURE] .........................121

• [EX. OPT. ZOOM]....................121

• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM]......................121

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

• [AUTO BRACKET] ...................122

• [SELF-TIMER]..........................122

• [COLOR SPACE] .....................122

• [LONG SHTR NR]....................123

• [ISO LIMIT SET].......................123

• [ISO INCREMENTS]................123

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

Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode

Menu.....................................................124

• [REC MODE]...........................124

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

• [EXPOSURE MODE]...............125

• [WIND CUT] ............................125

Using the [CUSTOM MENU].................125

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures

with Audio ....................................... ......131

• Motion pictures................................131

• Pictures with audio..........................132

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.....132

• [SLIDE SHOW].........................132

• [PLAYBACK MODE].................134

• Ü [FAVORITE].............................134

• [TITLE EDIT]............................135

• [TEXT STAMP].........................136

• Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture

size (number of pixels).............138

• [TRIMMING].............................139

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• ? [ASPECT CONV.]....................140

• N[ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] ....141

• [PRINT SET]............................ 142

• P [PROTECT]..............................143

• B [AUDIO DUB.].......................... 144

• [FACE RECOG.]......................145

Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..... 146

• Playing back pictures using the AV

cable (supplied). ............................. 146

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot...... .......... 147

• Playing back on the TV with HDMI

socket.............................................147

Saving the recorded still pictures and

motion pic tu res ................... .. ................ 151

• Copy the playback image using an

AV cable......................................... 151

• Copying to a PC ............................. 152

Connecting to a PC ..............................152

Printing the Pictures ............................. 155

• Single picture..................................156

• Print Settings ..................................156

• [PRINT SET (DPOF)] .....................158

Others

Using an external flash (optional)......... 159

Using the Protector/Filter (optional)...... 160

Using the Remote Shutter (optional).... 161

Using an external microphone

(optional)...............................................162

Screen Display ..................................... 163

Cautions for Use................................... 166

Message Display ..................................170

Troubleshooting....................................173

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time..................... 181

Specifications ....................................... 186

Digital Camera Accessory System .......190

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA and Puerto Rico Customers).....191

Request for Service Notice

(For USA and Puerto Rico Only).......... 192

Limited Warranty

(For USA and Puerto Rico Only).......... 193

Customer Services Directory

(For USA and Puerto Rico Only).......... 195

Index.....................................................196

Useful Information

(For Latin American Countries Only).... 199

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Digital Camera Body

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

2 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G VARIO HD 14–140 mm/F4.0–5.8 AS PH./MEGA O. I.S.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)

3 Battery Pack

(This is referred to as battery in these operating instructions.) Charge the battery before use.

4 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

(This is referred to as charger in these operating instructions.) 5 AC Cable 6 DC Cable 7 AV Cable 8 USB Connection Cable 9CD-ROM

• Software: Use it to install the soft ware to your PC.

10 Shoulder Strap 11 B ody Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.) 12 Lens Hood 13 Lens Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 14 Lens Rear Cap

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 15 Lens Storage Bag

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

• The card is optional.

• Description in these op eratin g inst ruct ions i s bas ed on t he 14–140 mm/F 4.0–5.8 lens included

in the DMC-GH1K.

• For information about optional accessories, refer to the

(P190)

• 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.

“Digital Camera Accessory System”.

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1234 5

6789 10

11 12 13 14 15

H-VS014140 DMW-BLB13PP DE-A49B

K2CA2EA00002

K1HA14CD0001

VEK0N98

K1HA14AD0001

VFC4411

VYC0997VKF4385 VYF3250 VFC4315 VFC4430

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Names of the Components

76 5 4

11 13

18 19

10 12 14 15

17 20 21

∫ Camera body

1 Flash (P65) 2 Sensor 3 Self-timer indicator (P76)

AF assist lamp (P128) 4 Lens release button (P18) 5 Lens lock pin 6 Mount 7 Lens fitting mark (P17) 8 Front dial (P47, 54, 57, 58, 71, 79, 85, 90, 91)

Front dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

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

• Refer to P14 for operation of the front dial.

9 [LVF/LCD] button (P41) 10 Diopt er adjustment dial (P41) 11 Viewfinder (P41, 62, 163) 12 E ye sensor (P41) 13 Playback button (P56, 59, 131, 146, 147, 148) 14 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P81) 15 Cam era ON/OFF switch (P28) 16 Motion picture button (P44) 17 E ye Cup (P167) 18 LCD monitor (P39, 57, 61, 163) 19 [DISPLAY] button (P57, 61, 93) 20 Delete button (P59)/

21 [MENU/SET] button (P28) 22 Cur sor buttons

Preview button (P93)

3/ISO (P86)

2/AF mode (P77)

4/Function button (P33)

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

[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/

[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]

1/WB (White balance) (P83)

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/SET

28 29

2423

33323130

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

or Press 4

23 F ocus m ode dial (P44, 45, 51, 52, 77, 80,

104, 108) 24 Flash open lever (P65) 25 Stereo microphone (P104, 124, 144) 26 Drive m ode lever

Single (P51):

Burst (P72):

Auto Bracket (P74):

Self-timer (P76): 27 Shutter button (P44) 28 F ocus distance reference mark (P81) 29 Hot shoe (P159, 162) 30 Mode dial (P42) 31 Status indicator (P42) 32 [Q.MENU] button (P32) 33 [ FILM MODE] button (P87)

34 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P161, 162) 35 Shoulder strap eyelet (P19)

• Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

36 [ HDMI] soc ket (P147, 148) 37 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P146, 151, 153, 155)

38 Card door (P26) 39 DC cable cover (P 25)

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40 B a ttery door (P24)

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45 46

49 50

43 44

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41 Release lever (P24) 42 Tripod receptacle

• When you use a tripod, make sure the tri pod

is stable when the camera is at tach e d to it.

∫ Lens H-VS014140 (LUMIX G VARIO HD 14–140 mm/F4.0–5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

43 Tele 44 Lens surface 45 Focus ring (P80) 46 W ide 47 Zoom ring (P55) 48 [O.I.S.] switch (P18) 49 Contact point 50 Lens fitting mark (P17)

∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P21, 25)

51 Power input socket [AC IN] 52 [ CHAR GE ] indicator 53 Power output socket [DC OUT] 54 B attery holder

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Operating the Front Dial

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

Example of operation

1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”

A Front dia l

¢1 Recording ¢2 Playback

Adjustments of Program Shift (P54), Aperture

¢1

(P90), Shutter Speed (P90), etc.

Multi (calendar) Playback (P57), Playback Zoom

(P58)

Compensating the exposure (P47, 71) 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.

¢3

Rotating the LCD monitor

At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.

1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position.

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Rotation range of the LC D mo nitor ∫ Horizontal opening direction ∫ Vertical rotating direction

4 Maximum 180o 5 180o

• It can be rotated 180 o forwards.

6 90o

• It can only be rotate d 90o towards you.

Note

• Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be

careful not to use excessive fo rce as it may be damaged.

• When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion, however t his is not a malfunction. Moreov er, this has no effect on the taken pictures or playback.

• When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.

About the Lens

Before Use

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount) such as the LUMIX G VARIO HD 14–140 mm/F4.0–5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. lens included in DMC-GH1K. Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be activated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work.

∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”

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

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∫ When using lenses other than the 14–140 mm/F4.0–5.8 lens included in

DMC-GH1K

• Depending on the type of le ns, you may not be able t o use s ome func tions s uch as the direc tion detection function (P40), [STABILIZER] (P119), Quick AF (P127) and Continuous AF (P127).

• The available flash range e tc. differs depending on the aperture value of th e len s yo u are using.

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

• Lens with th e F o ur T hir ds™ 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 Thirds mount specification cameras.

Interchangeable lens that can be used with this unit and compatibility of the functions

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

when recording still pi ctures while recording motion pictures

Lens type

Auto focus

Auto aperture

setting

Auto focus

Auto aperture

setting

Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens compatible to motion pictures

([AFS], [AFC])

±±

¢2

(LUMIX G VARIO HD)

Micro Four Thirds mount specification lens not compatible

([AFS], [AFC])

±¥

¢2, 3, 4

¢5

to motion pictures Four Thirds mount

specification lens compatible to contrast AF

¢1

([AFS])

±¥

¢3, 4

¢5

Four Thirds mount specification lens not compatible to contrast AF

¢1

— ± — ¥

¢5

¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit. ¢2 When recording mot ion picture s, the focu s is continuo usly adjust ed for both [ AFS] and [AFC]

(P52).

¢3 Fewer tracking functions are compatible than with the Micro Four Thirds mount specification

lens compatible with motion pi ct ures. Also, the sound of auto focus operation may be recorded.

¢4 Auto focus does not work and [MF] is used when recording with [REC MODE] set to

[AVCHD] and [REC QUALITY] set to [F HD] ([ ]).

¢5 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded.

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

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Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Attaching a lens to the camera body

Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mount.

Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button 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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∫ Optical Image Stabilizer

The 14–140 mm/F4.0–5.8 lens included in the DMC-GH1K has a stabiliser function. The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body.

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

• You can change the Optical Image Stabiliz er mode to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu. (P119) 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/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 P167 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 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 th e s h ou l d er st r a p.

Note

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

• Check that the s h ou l d er str a p i s firm l y attached to the came r a.

• Attach the shoulder strap so that the “L

• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder . – Do not wrap the strap around your neck. – It may result in injury or accident.

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. – It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

UMIX” LOGO is on the outside.

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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.

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

A Fitting to the mark.

∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood

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

detach it.

2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the

same way as shown previously.

• Attach the lens cap.

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

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

Note

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

• When taking pictures with fl as h with th e len s hood att ac hed, t he lower p ortion o f the p hot o may

turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled becaus e the photo flash may be obscured by th e lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

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

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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.

• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries

(DMW-BLB13PP) are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported by this function cannot be used)

• 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 charged when the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor.

Attach the battery paying 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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∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

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

Note

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

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

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has so me charge left, bu t it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the battery to swell up.)

• 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.

• 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.

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder. [It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor

• 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.

∫ The battery life

Number of

recordable

pictures

Recording time

Approx.

300 pictures

Approx. 150 min

(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)

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.

• Use the 14–140 mm/F4.0–5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K.

• Starti ng recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image

Stabilizer funct ion is set to [MODE1].)

• 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 decreases in Auto power LCD mode or Power LCD

mode. (P35)

(P25) connected.]

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The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 75.]

When using the viewfinder

Number of

recordable

pictures

Recording time

Approx.

320 pictures

Approx. 160 min

(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)

Playback time when using the LCD monitor

Playback time Approx. 260 min

The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the

operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

Available continuous recording time when using the LCD monitor (when recording motion pictures)

Available continuous

recording time

(motion picture)

• Recorded continuously setting the r ec ording mode to [AVCHD] and [REC QUALITY] to [SH] ([ ])

Available recording time is different depending on the recording intervals or conditions of use.

¢ Available recording time becomes shorter when turning the power [ON]/[OFF], start/stop of

the recording, etc. are repeated.

Approx. 120 min

∫ Charging

Charging time Approx. 155 min

• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/c old environ ment s or a batt ery that has no t been used fo r long time may be longer than normal.

When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off. Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pa ck (DMW-BLB13PP) are the same as above.

Note

• The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is charged increases. For lo ng t erm batt ery use, we recommen d you do not f requ ently c har ge the battery before it is ex hausted.

• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).

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Inserting/Removing the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned of f.

• Close the flash.

Slide the release leve r in the direction of the arrow (OPEN side) and then open the battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries

(DMW-BLB13PP).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the

quality of this product.

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

1: Close the battery door. 2: Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow (LOCK side) and then close it firmly.

Note

• Remove the battery after use.

• Do not remove the battery while th e 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 ba tter y, turn the camera of f, a nd wait un til the st at us in dic ator has g one of f

completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the c ard itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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Using the AC Adaptor

You can use the camera without worrying about battery discharge when it is connected to a PC or a printer if you use the DC cable to connect the camera to the battery charger/AC adaptor and connect the AC cable.

• Check that the camera is turned off.

• Close the flash.

Connect the AC cable.

Connect the DC cable A.

• Pull open the DC cable cover 1 and then connect the DC cable to the camera body using the same steps as “Inserting/Removing the Battery” (P24). Pull the DC cable through the opening as shown in the illustration and th en close the battery door.

• Be careful not to catch the DC cable when closing the battery door.

• You cannot charge the battery if you connect the DC cable.

Note

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

• Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. If you use other DC cables, it may

cause a malfunction.

• The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malf unction.

• Disconnect the charger/AC adaptor and DC cable when the camera is not in use.

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

• The unit is in the standby conditi on when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connec ted to an electrical outlet.

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Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)

• Check that this unit is turned of f.

• Close the flash.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the card door to open it.

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.

A:Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.

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

1: Close the card door. 2: Slide the card door to the end and then

close it firmly.

• If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove the card, check its direction and then insert it again.

Note

• Always turn the camera off before opening the card door.

• Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off

completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the c ard itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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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 card Characteristics

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 standard decided by the SD Association in 2006

for high capacity memory ca rds more than 2 GB.

¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is comp atible with SDHC Memory

Cards however you cannot use a n SDHC Memory Ca rd in equ ipmen t th at is onl y comp atible 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 recommended to use a card with S D S peed Cl ass motion pictur es.

¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regardin g continuous writing.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only .)

Note

• Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (when the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the picture, formatting (P38), 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 o n your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P38)

• 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.)

with “Class 6” or higher when recording

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: :

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 (P115)

‚: 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 North America 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. (P30)

• It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.

• Once a charged battery has been installed for 24 hours, the clock setting is maintained

for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.

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• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.

• 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 (P116 to 124) [SETUP] menu (P33 to 38)

• 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

(P124 to 125)

• This menu lets you set the [REC MODE], [REC QUALITY], and other aspects for motion picture recording.

[CUSTOM MENU] (P125 to 130) ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P132 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 (DPOF), 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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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] (P130) 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 Pr og ram 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 front dial

to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1.

• Select a menu item next and set it.

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