Panasonic dmc-gm5k Operation Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied DVD. Install it on your PC to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
If you have any questions, visit: USA : www.panasonic.com/support
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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 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.
Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
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.
Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
Use only the recommended accessories.
Do not remove covers.
Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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Product identification marking
DMC-GM5
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation 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 experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-GM5 Responsible Party:Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1 Select 2 Select 3
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
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 plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
[Wi-Fi]
in the [Setup] menu.
[Wi-Fi Setup]
Press
3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET]
in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car 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 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.
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About the battery charger
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
Cautions for Use
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D– Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15:
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
Do not press the lens with excessive force.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of
time.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may
cause it to malfunction.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation.
The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or
near the batteries.
Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for a
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents

Information for Your Safety................. 2
• Cautions for Use..............................5

Preparation/Basic

Care of the camera............................... 8
Standard Accessories ......................... 9
Names and Functions of
Components ....................................... 10
Preparation .........................................13
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap......... 13
• Charging the Battery ..................... 13
• Inserting/Removing the Battery ..... 14
• Inserting/Removing the Card
(Optional) ...................................... 14
Formatting the card (initialization)
• Changing the Lens ........................ 15
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)....... 16
• Diopter adjustment ........................16
Basic Operations................................17
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .... 17
• [LVF] button (Switching
the Monitor/Viewfinder) ................. 17
• Mode dial (Selecting
a Recording Mode)........................ 18
• Function buttons (Assigning frequently used functions to the
buttons).........................................19
Touch screen (Touch operations)
Calling frequently-used menus
instantly (Quick Menu)....................... 20
Setting the Menu................................ 20
.... 15
..... 19

Recording

Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ......21
Taking panorama pictures
(Panorama Shot Mode) ......................23
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Recording Motion Picture..................25
Recording Snap Movies.....................26
..... 23

Playback

Playing Back Pictures........................27
Playing Back Motion Pictures ........... 27
Deleting Pictures ................................ 28

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-FiR
function ...............................................29
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
..... 30
....31

Others

About the supplied software .............33
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
Menu list..............................................37
Troubleshooting .................................39
Specifications .....................................43
Digital Camera Accessory System ...47 Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)........................................48
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form (For USA Customers) ....49
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .............................50
..... 34
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Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
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 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, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder 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.
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version.
To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the
support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and
select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
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H-FS12032
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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of September 2014. These may be subject to change.
Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in this owner's manual.)
1 Interchangeable Lens 2 Lens Cap
¢2
¢1, ¢3
3 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.
4 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the
text) 5Flash 6 Soft Case
Keep the flash in the soft case when not in use. 7 Hot shoe cover
¢3
8 USB Connection Cable 9DVD
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
Owner’s Manual for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.
10 Shoulder Strap
¢1 This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual. ¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time
of purchase.
¢3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of
purchase.
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC
Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
The card is optional.
Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).
If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further
information about obtaining replacement parts.
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Mode dial (P18)
2
Shutter button (P17)
3
Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)
4
Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp
5
Focus mode dial (P24)
6
Stereo microphone
Be careful not to cover the microphone with
your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record.
7
Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P12)
Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
8
Focus distance reference mark
9
Diopter adjustment lever (P16)
10
Status indicator (P16)/ Wi-Fi
®
connection lamp
The lamp lights green when the camera is
turned on, and lights blue when it is connected to Wi-Fi.
11
Lens fitting mark (P15)
12
Sensor
13
Mount
14
Lens lock pin
15
Lens release button (P15)
16
Speaker
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
17
Shoulder strap eyelet (P13)

Names and Functions of Components

Camera body
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31
27
29
30
19 20
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28
32
21
23 24 25
33 35
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Touch screen (P19)/monitor (P34)
19
Eye Cup
20
Viewfinder (P17)
21
Eye sensor (P18)
22
[LVF] button (P17)/[Fn2] button (P19)
23
[Wi-Fi] button (P30)/[Fn1] button (P19)
24
[(] (Playback) button (P27)
25
Rear dial
This Owner’s Manual describe operations of
the rear dial as follows:
26
Motion picture button (P25)
27
[HDMI] socket
28
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
29
Cursor buttons
This Owner’s Manual express the up, down,
left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/
2/1. 3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity)
1/[ ] (White Balance)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)
4/[ ] (Drive mode)
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
30
[MENU/SET] button (P20)
31
[DISP.] button
Each time this is pressed, the display on the
monitor is switched.
32
[ ] (Delete) button (P28)/ [ ] (Quick Menu/Return) button (P20)
33
Tripod mount
A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if attached.
34
DC coupler cover
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used.
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
35
Release lever (P14)
36
Card/Battery door (P14)
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Lens
H-FS12032 1 Lens surface
2Tele 3 Zoom ring 4Wide 5 Contact point 6 Lens fitting mark (P15)
34 5 612
The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual
focus by operating the camera. Refer to P23 for details.
Attaching the Flash (Supplied)
1 Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the
direction indicated by arrow 2 while pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow 1.
2 Turn off the camera and the flash. 3 Slide the flash firmly all the way into the
camera’s hot shoe until it clicks into place.
Turn on the camera and the flash when recording images.
A Flash ON/OFF switch
To remove the flash, pull the flash in the direction of the arrow while
pressing and holding the lock release button B.
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Preparation

Check that the camera is turned off.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
4
Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
It may result in injury or accident.
Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
Charging the Battery
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLH7PP.
1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
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
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.
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Charging time
Charging time Approx. 130 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/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7PP).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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.
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in
which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
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About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording.
e.g.:
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Formatting the card (initialization)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu.
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Changing the Lens
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.
Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
Detaching the lens
1 Attach the lens cap. 2 While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.
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Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is
attached]
How to Extend the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from position A (the lens is retracted) to position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H­FS12032)] to extend the lens.
When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.
C
The lens is retracted
How to Retract the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 2 from position B [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to position A to retract the lens.
The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position, but
continue to rotate the lens until it reaches position A.
When you are not recording images, we recommend that you
retract the lens.
D
The lens is extended
Example: H-FS12032
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1 Turn the camera on.
When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 lights up green.
2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day,
hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time]
will be displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
5 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then
press [MENU/SET].
Diopter adjustment
Slide the diopter adjustment lever so that the characters displayed in the viewfinder can be seen clearly.
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Basic Operations

Shutter button (Taking pictures)
The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication
Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.)
Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed.
(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.
When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/Release
Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
The focus range is different depending on the lens used.
Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you
can instantly set the camera ready for recording.
[LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)
Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.
A [LVF] button B Eye sensor
Press [LVF].
The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
Automatic viewfinder/
monitor switching
Viewfinder display Monitor display
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