Panasonic DMC-GM1 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GM1

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,

and save this manual for future use.

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[Motion Picture]..............................................P319

[Custom] ........................................................P320

[Setup] ...........................................................P322

[Playback] ......................................................P324

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About the indication of the applicable mode

Applicable modes:

The icons indicate the modes available for a function.

• Black icons: Applicable modes

• Grey icons: Unavailable modes

and will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under

custom settings.

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∫ About the symbols in the text

[MENU]: Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.

[Wi-Fi]: Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.

: Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.

: Tips for skilful use and points for recording.

: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

: Continued to next page.

In these operating instructions, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.

[MENU] > [Rec] > [Quality] > [›]

Finding the information you need.......................................................................2

How to use this manual .......................................................................................3

1. Before Use

Care of the camera.............................................................................................10

Standard Accessories........................................................................................11

Names and Functions of Components.............................................................12

About the Lens ...................................................................................................18

2. Preparations before Recording

Changing the Lens.............................................................................................20

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................................................22

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................24

• Charging ......................................................................................................24

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .................26

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/

the Battery...........................................................................................................29

About the Card....................................................................................................31

• About cards that can be used with this unit .................................................31

• Formatting the card (initialisation)................................................................32

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording

time..............................................................................................................33

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ...........................................................................35

• Changing the Clock Setting .........................................................................36

Setting the Menu.................................................................................................37

• Setting menu items ......................................................................................37

Calling frequently-used menus instantly

(Quick Menu).......................................................................................................40

• Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item..........................................41

Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ......43

Configuring basic settings of this unit

(Setup Menu).......................................................................................................45

Entering Text.......................................................................................................54

3. Basic Operation

Tips for taking good pictures ............................................................................55

• Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) .....................56

Taking a Still picture...........................................................................................57

• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.........................................59

Recording Motion Picture..................................................................................60

Selecting the Recording Mode ..........................................................................61

Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen .....................62

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ............................................................65

• Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................................65

• Playing Back Motion Pictures ......................................................................68

• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen.......................69

Deleting Pictures................................................................................................71

4. Recording Modes

Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode).......................................................................................73

• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])........................................76

• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])..........77

• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) ....................78

• Recording images by changing the brightness or colour tone .....................79

• About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode .......................81

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode)..........83

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/

Shutter Speed .....................................................................................................86

• Aperture-Priority AE Mode...........................................................................86

• Shutter-Priority AE Mode .............................................................................87

• Manual Exposure Mode ...............................................................................88

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)...........90

• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) .....92

Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded

(Scene Guide Mode) ...........................................................................................93

Taking Pictures with different image effects

(Creative Control Mode)...................................................................................104

Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter

speed (Creative Video Mode) ..........................................................................116

• Minimising operational sounds during motion picture recording................117

Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ....................................118

• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) .......... 118

• Recording using registered custom set......................................................119

5. Picture Quality and Colour Tone Settings

Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style])..............120

Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................................123

Setting the Picture Quality and Size ...............................................................128

• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures.............................................................128

• Setting the number of pixels ......................................................................128

• Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality])...................................129

Using Image Correction Functions.................................................................130

• Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) ............................130

• Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution])........................................................130

• Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR])................................131

• Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR]) .....................................133

• Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Comp.])......133

• Setting the colour space ([Color Space]) ...................................................134

6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ....................................................................135

• About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)......................................................136

• Type of the Auto Focus Mode....................................................................138

• Setting the desired focus method ..............................................................144

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus................................................................147

• Making the desired changes to MF Assist settings....................................153

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ........................................155

Compensating the Exposure...........................................................................157

Setting the Light Sensitivity ............................................................................158

• Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity ...................................................159

• Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity .............................................160

• Extending ISO sensitivity ...........................................................................160

Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode])............161

Easily Optimising the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE).............162

7. Shutter and Drive Settings

Setting the Shutter Type ..................................................................................165

Select a Drive Mode..........................................................................................167

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode..................................................................168

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket...............................................................171

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.................................................................174

8. Functions Customised for Various Subjects and Purposes

Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) ...........176

Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])...........................178

Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture

([Multi Exp.])......................................................................................................182

Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once

([Silent Mode])...................................................................................................184

Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces

([Face Recog.])..................................................................................................185

Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images........................................190

9. Stabiliser, Zoom and Flash

Optical Image Stabiliser...................................................................................191

Taking Pictures with the Zoom........................................................................193

• Raising the telescopic effect......................................................................194

• Zooming using touch operations................................................................199

Taking pictures by using the flash..................................................................200

• Changing Flash Mode................................................................................203

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro............................................................206

• Adjust the flash output ...............................................................................207

• Synchronising the output of the built-in flash to the Exposure

Compensation ...........................................................................................207

• Correcting red eyes....................................................................................207

10. Recording Motion Pictures

Recording Motion Picture................................................................................208

• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate......................................211

• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .......213

Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ............................214

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ....................................................................215

• [Rec Format]..............................................................................................215

• [Rec Quality] ..............................................................................................215

• [Exposure Mode]........................................................................................215

• [Picture Mode]............................................................................................215

• [Continuous AF] .........................................................................................215

• [Rec Highlight]............................................................................................215

• [Ex. Tele Conv.] ..........................................................................................216

• [Flkr Decrease]...........................................................................................216

• [Silent Operation] .......................................................................................216

• [Mic Level Disp.].........................................................................................216

• [Mic Level Adj.]...........................................................................................216

• [Wind Cut]..................................................................................................217

11. Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Group Pictures ..........................................................................218

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ................................................220

Using the [Playback] Menu..............................................................................221

• [2D/3D Settings].........................................................................................221

• [Slide Show]...............................................................................................221

• [Playback Mode] ........................................................................................223

• [Location Logging]......................................................................................224

• [Clear Retouch]..........................................................................................225

• [Title Edit] ...................................................................................................227

• [Text Stamp] ...............................................................................................228

• [Video Divide].............................................................................................230

• [Time Lapse Video]....................................................................................231

• [Stop Motion Video]....................................................................................232

• [Resize]......................................................................................................233

• [Cropping] ..................................................................................................234

• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]................................................................................235

• [Favorite]....................................................................................................236

• [Print Set]...................................................................................................237

• [Protect]......................................................................................................239

• [Face Rec Edit] ..........................................................................................240

• [Delete Confirmation] .................................................................................240

12. Using the Wi-Fi function

Wi-FiR function .................................................................................................241

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .......................................................244

Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet............................................................245

• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App”.....................................245

• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ............................................................246

• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)......................247

• Saving images stored in the camera..........................................................247

• Sending images in the camera to an SNS .................................................248

• Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet......248

• Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera ...........249

Displaying pictures on a TV ............................................................................252

Printing Wirelessly ...........................................................................................253

When sending images to AV device ...............................................................254

When sending images to PC ...........................................................................257

Using Web services..........................................................................................261

• When sending images to web service .......................................................262

• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service]........................................265

Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB” ..................................................................267

• About the [LUMIX CLUB]...........................................................................267

• Configuring the external AV device settings ..............................................272

About Connections ..........................................................................................273

• Connecting from your house (via the network) ..........................................274

• Connecting from a location away from your house (direct connection) .....277

• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones ([Select

a destination from History]/[Select a destination from Favorite]) ...............278

• About settings for sending images.............................................................280

[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...........................................................................................283

13. Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures........................................................................................285

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...........................................................288

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)..........................................................................290

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ..................................292

• About the supplied software.......................................................................293

Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .............................298

Printing the Pictures ........................................................................................299

14. Others

Optional accessories .......................................................................................305

Monitor Display.................................................................................................306

Message Display...............................................................................................312

Menu list............................................................................................................316

• [Rec]...........................................................................................................316

• [Motion Picture] ..........................................................................................319

• [Custom].....................................................................................................320

• [Setup] .......................................................................................................322

• [Playback] ..................................................................................................324

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................325

Cautions for Use...............................................................................................341

Before Use

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 image 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 material may get into the space around

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the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.

– 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 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)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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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.

1. Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

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was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Operating Instructions”.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

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

text.

• The card is optional.

• Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).

• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the

accessories separately.)

1. Before Use

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Self-timer indicator (P174)/

AF Assist Lamp (P145) 2 Sensor 3 Flash (P200) 4 Lens fitting mark (P21) 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button (P20)

8 Flash open lever (P200)

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The flash opens, and recording with the flash becomes possible.

9 Speaker (P47)

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Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

10 Motion picture button (P208) 11 [(] (Playback) button (P65) 12 Touch screen (P15)/monitor (P306) 13 [MENU/SET] button (P17, 37) 14 [ ] (Delete) button (P71)/

[ ] (Quick Menu/Return) button (P40) 15 Control dial (P17) 16 [DISP.] button (P62, 69)

Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.

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17 Cursor buttons (P17)

3/[È] (Exposure Compensation) (P79, 88, 106, 157)

1/[ ] (White Balance) (P123)

2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) (P135)

4/[ ] (Drive mode) (P167)

Single (P57)/Burst (P168)/Auto bracket (P171)/Self-timer (P174)

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18 Stereo microphone (P216)

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Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.

19 Camera ON/OFF switch (P35) 20 Shutter button (P57) 21 Focus distance reference mark (P152) 22 [Fn1] button (P43)

At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is set to [Fn1].

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(P242)

23 Focus mode lever (P135, 147) 24 Status indicator (P35)/

connection lamp (P242)

Wi-Fi

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The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on, and lights blue when it is connected to Wi-Fi.

25 Mode dial (P61)

26 Shoulder strap eyelet (P22)

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

27 [HDMI] socket (P288) 28 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P289, 295, 298,

299)

29 Tripod mount (P348)

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A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached.

30 Card/Battery door (P29) 31 DC coupler cover

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

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Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. (P305)

32 Release lever (P29)

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∫ Lens

H-FS12032 H-H020A

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1 Lens surface 2Tele 3 Zoom ring (P193) 4Wide 5 Contact point 6 Lens fitting mark (P21) 7 Focus ring (P148)

The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual

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focus by operating the camera. Refer to P147 for details.

The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) utilises a lens drive system to realize a compact and

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bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.

• Operating sounds will be recorded when auto focus is performed during motion picture

recording. (P60) It is recommended to record with [Continuous AF] (P213) set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you. Also, it is not possible to set the Focus Mode to [AFC] or [AFF]. (P136)

1. Before Use

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Touch screen (capacitive)

Operate the touch screen directly with your finger.

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

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When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the centre of the desired icon.

∫ Drag

A movement without releasing the touch screen. This can also be used to move to the next image during playback, etc.

∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)

Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together (reduce) with two fingers.

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1. Before Use

• Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger.

• If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that

accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Wipe the monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• Do not scratch or press the monitor too hard.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “Monitor Display” on

P306.

Not available in these cases:

The touch panel may not function normally in the following cases.

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– When touched by a gloved hand – When touched by a wet hand (water or hand cream, etc.) – When the touch panel is wet – When you use a commercially available monitor protect sheet – When touched by multiple hands or fingers at the same time

Enabling/disabling the touch operation

[MENU] > [Custom] > [Touch Settings]

When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen.

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[Touch Screen]

[Touch Tab]

[Touch AF]

All touch operations. When set to [OFF], only button and dial operations can be used.

[ON]/[OFF]

Operation to display the touch icons by touching tabs such as [ ] displayed on the right of the screen.

[ON]/[OFF]

Operation to optimise the focus or both the focus and brightness for a touched subject.

[AF] (P141)/[AF+AE] (P163)/[OFF]

1. Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and

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right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1.

Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed. Even on menu screens etc. on which the guide is not displayed, you can make settings and selections by operating the buttons.

Control Dial

Rotating the control dial: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

In these operating instructions, turning the control dial is indicated as follows.

Displaying/not displaying the operation guide

[MENU] > [Custom] >

[Dial Guide] > [ON]/[OFF]

• When [ON] is set, the operation guide for dials, buttons, etc. is

displayed on the recording screen.

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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

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the rated distance.

• When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P20) to [ON].

1. Before Use

About the lens and functions

There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on the lens used.

Auto Focus/Auto aperture setting/Defocus control function (P78)/[Shading Comp.] (P133)/ [Quick AF] (P144)/[Shutter Type] (P165)/[Stabilizer] (P191)/[Power Zoom Lens] (P198)/ Touch zoom (P199)

For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

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• The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm

film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.) Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.

Preparations before Recording

Changing the Lens

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

Check that the camera is turned off.

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• When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), retract the lens barrel.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P342 when dirt or dust gets on

the lens.

Detaching the lens

• Attach the lens cap.

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

• Hold and rotate the base area of the lens A.

• When the lens is removed from the camera body, make sure to attach the body cap to the

camera body and attach the lens rear cap to the lens.

To enable/disable the shutter release without lens.

[MENU] > [Custom] > [Shoot w/o Lens]

[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.

[OFF]: Shutter will not operate when a lens is not attached to the camera body or is

When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), set it to [ON].

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not attached correctly.

2. Preparations before Recording

Attaching the lens

• Remove the lens rear cap from the lens.

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

Align the lens fitting marks A and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button B 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.

• Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap

are removed from the camera body.

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

(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying. (P305)

2. Preparations before Recording

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.

2. Preparations before Recording

• 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.

2. Preparations before Recording

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available for 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 recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

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Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying

attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights

up and charging begins.

plug-in type inlet type

2. Preparations before Recording

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: Charging.

Off: Charging has completed.

(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).

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

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

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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/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.

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(The status indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged 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.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

2. Preparations before Recording

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 230 pictures

Recording time Approx. 115 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 220 pictures

Recording time Approx. 110 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.

• When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.

(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image Stabiliser function, set the Optical Image Stabiliser to [ ])

• Recording once every 30 seconds using full flash every second recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

2. Preparations before Recording

∫ Recording motion pictures

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/50i])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/25p])

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Recordable time Approx. 80 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min

These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.

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Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

• Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or

up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/25p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

2. Preparations before Recording

∫ Playback

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used

Playback time Approx. 160 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used

Playback time Approx. 150 min

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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When flash is used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

2. Preparations before Recording

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

1: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

2: Open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic

batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot

guarantee the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the

battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A.

Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: 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.

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

2. Preparations before Recording

1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

• Remove the battery after use.

(The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

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