PANASONIC DMCGX1EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-GX1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................5

Standard Accessories ...............................6

Names and Functions of Main Parts .........7

About the Lens........................................13

Preparation

Changing the Lens ..................................14

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..................17

Charging the Battery ...............................18

• Charging ...........................................18

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ..........20

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/

the Battery...............................................23

About the Card ........................................24

• About cards that can be used with

this unit .............................................24

Approximate number of recordable

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pictures and available recording time

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................27

.....26

Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................39

• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus

Mode .................................................42

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control

Function...................................................44

Taking Pictures with Your Favourite

Settings (Programme AE Mode) .............45

Recording Motion Pictures ......................47

• How to set focus when recording a

motion picture (Continuous AF) ........47

• Recording Motion Pictures ................48

• Recording still pictures while

recording motion pictures..................50

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures....51

• Playing Back Pictures .......................51

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen .....................55

• Playing Back Motion Pictures ............56

• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion

Picture...............................................58

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

Setting the Menu.....................................61

• Setting menu items ...........................62

Setting the Quick Menu ...........................64

About the Setup Menu.............................66

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode ................29

Tips for taking good pictures...................31

• Detects orientation of camera

(Direction Detection Function) .......... 31

Taking a Still picture................................32

• How to set focus when taking a still

picture (AFS/AFF/AFC).....................32

• Taking a Still picture..........................35

• Taking pictures using the Touch

Shutter function.................................36

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen....................37

Recording

Optical Image Stabiliser ..........................74

Using the zoom .......................................76

• Zooming using touch operations .......77

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................79

Compensating the Exposure ...................83

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........84

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........86

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........89

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus .............91

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........97

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock).........................................101

Adjusting the White Balance .................103

Setting the Light Sensitivity ...................108

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.....78

Using the function button ......................110

Easily set aperture/shutter speed for

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suitable exposure (One Push AE)

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).......113

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/

Shutter Speed .......................................114

• Aperture-priority AE ........................114

• Shutter-priority AE...........................114

• Manual Exposure Mode ..................115

Taking Pictures that match the Scene

being recorded (Scene Mode)............... 117

• [PORTRAIT]....................................117

• [SOFT SKIN] ...................................118

• [SCENERY].....................................118

• [ARCHITECTURE]..........................118

• [SPORTS] .......................................118

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]............. 119

• [FLOWER].......................................119

• [FOOD]............................................120

• [OBJECTS] .....................................120

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]........................120

• [NIGHT SCENERY] ........................121

• [ILLUMINATIONS] ..........................121

• [BABY1]/[BABY2]............................122

• [PET] ...............................................123

• [PARTY]..........................................123

• [SUNSET] .......................................123

Taking Pictures with different image

effects (Creative Control Mode) ............124

Taking Pictures in Custom Set..............127

• Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) .........128

• Recording using registered

custom set ......................................129

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ................................................130

• Setting Auto Registration/

Sensitivity........................................133

Entering Text.........................................135

.....112

Using the [REC] Mode Menu.................136

• [PHOTO STYLE] .............................136

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................138

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................138

• [QUALITY].......................................139

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................139

• [QUICK AF] .....................................140

• [METERING MODE] .......................140

• [FLASH]...........................................141

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL]....................141

• [FLASH SYNCHRO]........................141

• [FLASH ADJUST.]...........................142

• [I.RESOLUTION] .............................142

• [I.DYNAMIC]
(Intelligent dynamic range control)

• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................143

• [ISO INCREMENTS] .......................143

• [LONG SHTR NR] ...........................143

• [SHADING COMP.] .........................144

• [EX. TELE CONV.] ..........................144

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................144

• [BURST RATE] ...............................144

• [AUTO BRACKET] ..........................144

• [SELF-TIMER].................................145

• [COLOR SPACE] ............................145

• [STABILIZER]..................................145

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................146

• [REC MODE]...................................146

• [REC QUALITY] ..............................147

• [PICTURE MODE]...........................148

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................148

• [EX. TELE CONV.] ..........................148

• [WIND CUT] ....................................148

• [MIC LEVEL DISP.] .........................149

• [MIC LEVEL ADJ.]...........................149

• [FLICKER RED.] .............................149

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu...................150

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Playback/Editing

Others

Playing Back Burst Pictures..................158

Editing Burst Pictures............................160

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu ..... 162

• [2D/3D SETTINGS] .........................162

• [SLIDE SHOW] ...............................162

• [PLAYBACK MODE] .......................164

• [TITLE EDIT]...................................165

• [TEXT STAMP] ...............................166

• [VIDEO DIVIDE]..............................168

• [RESIZE].........................................169

• [CROPPING]...................................170

• [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................171

• [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.] ...........172

• [FAVORITE]....................................173

• [PRINT SET] ...................................174

• [PROTECT].....................................176

• [FACE REC EDIT]...........................177

Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures .............................178

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)...............184

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures ..................................... 186

• Copy by inserting the SD card into

the recorder ....................................186

• Copy the playback image using an

AV cable .........................................187

• Copying to a PC using

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”......................188

Connecting to a PC ...............................189

• Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4]

motion pictures (other than [AVCHD]

motion pictures) ..............................190

Printing the Pictures..............................192

....182

Optional accessories .............................196

LCD Monitor Display .............................201

Cautions for Use....................................204

Message Display ...................................211

Troubleshooting.....................................214

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Before Use

Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in

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below conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.

– If you drop or hit the camera.
– If you press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust,
water, sand, etc.

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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 become unrepairable.

– Do not use in places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Do not use in places where water can come into contact with this

unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on 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 the LCD monitor

is fogged up)

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

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

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The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera
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-PS14042).

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Before Use

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12 13 14 18

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15 1716

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor
2 Self-timer indicator (P89)/

AF Assist Lamp (P153)
3Flash (P78)
4 Lens fitting mark (P15)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P14)

8 Flash open button (P78)
9 Playback button (P51)
10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P101)/

[Fn2] button (P110)
11 Rear dial (P12)
12 Touch screen/LCD monitor (P11)
13 [Fn1] button (P110)
14 [Q.MENU] button (P64)/

Delete/Return button (P62)
15 [MENU/SET] button (P12, 62)
16 [AF/MF] button (P32)
17 Cursor buttons (P12)

3/ISO (P108)

1/WB (White Balance) (P103)

2/AF Mode button (P91)

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following

options.

Single
18 [DISP.] button (P37, 55)

(P35)/Burst (P84)/Auto bracket (P86)/Self-timer (P89)

1

23

4567

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Before Use

23 24 25 26 27

19 21 22

20

29

31

30

32

28

34 35 3633

19 Stereo microphone
20 Mode dial (P29)
21 Shutter button (P35)
22 Motion picture button (P48)
23 Focus distance reference mark (P100)
24 Hot shoe cover (P9, 196, 198)
25 Camera ON/OFF switch (P27)
26 Status indicator (P27)
27 Intelligent Auto button (P39)

28 Speaker (P69)

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Do not cover the speaker with your fingers,
etc.

29 Shoulder strap eyelet (P17)

Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when

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using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.

30 [REMOTE] socket (P200)
31 [HDMI] socket (P182)
32 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P182, 187, 190,

192)

33 Tripod receptacle (P210)
34 Card/Battery door (P23)
35 DC coupler cover

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When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC
adaptor (optional) are used. (P200)
Do not attempt to use AC adaptor in other
devices.

36 Release lever (P23)

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Before Use

∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover

The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot
shoe.
To use the Optional Live Viewfinder (P196) or External Flash

(P198), please remove the hot shoe cover.

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.

Note

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When the Optional Live Viewfinder or External Flash is not being used, please ensure that the
hot shoe cover is attached.

• Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.

• When the hot shoe cover is not attached, be careful not to let liquid, dirt, sand, or any other

foreign matter enter the connection terminal.

• Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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∫ Lens

40 41393837

42 37 43 44 45 40 41

40 414337

H-PS14042
(LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/
F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.)

37 Lens surface
38 Zoom lever (P76)
39 Focus lever (P97)
40 Contact point
41 Lens fitting mark (P15)
42 Tele
43 Focus ring (P97)
44 Wide
45 Zoom ring (P76)

Before Use

H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5– 5.6
ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

H-H014
(LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.)

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Before Use

Touch Screen

This touch screen is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch screen.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch
screen.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting
icons or images displayed on the touch
screen.

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

This is used to move the AF area, operate
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next
image during playback, etc.

Note

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If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet,
please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some
liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• If a commercially available LCD protection sheet is used, a little

extra pressure may be required if you notice that the touch
screen is not responsive.

• Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply

pressure to the touch screen. Doing so may affect the touch
screen operation.

• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as

ball point pens.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

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

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

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

on P201.

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Before Use

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as
3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

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.

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

Rear Dial

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

Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings,
etc., are performed during the various settings.

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Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.

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

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Before Use

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

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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;
optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

– For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from

the rated distance.

– When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P157) to [ON].

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
Touch zoom (P77)/[QUICK AF] (P140)/[SHADING COMP.] (P144)/[POWER ZOOM LENS]

(P154)

¢ The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042 or H-H014) is compatible with the Auto

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/

¢

/Auto aperture setting¢/Defocus control function (P44)/[STABILIZER] (P74)/

Focus and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. With the
interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), when using the power zoom (electrically operated
zoom); you can record motion pictures even more smoothly and quietly thanks to the
powerful high AF following performance and silence design.

(This Site is English only.)

Note

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.

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Preparation

Preparation

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.

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Check that the camera is turned off.

• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P205, 206 when dirt or dust gets

on the lens.

Detaching the lens

Preparations: Attach the lens cap.

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When using the interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042), the lens barrel will not retract
until the power switch is turned [OFF].
Change the lens only after turning the power
switch [OFF] and checking that the lens
barrel has retracted. (Do not push in the lens
barrel with your fingers. Doing so may
damage the lens.)

A When retracting the lens barrel

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

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Attaching the lens

Preparation

Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from the lens.

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

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Align the lens fitting marks A (red marks) 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.

• Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.

Note

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

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are removed from the camera body.

• To prevent dust or debris from adhering to internal parts of the

camera body, fit the body cap to the mount on the camera body.

• To avoid damaging the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to the

removed lens.

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

(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying. (P199)

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Preparation

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens
(H-FS014042)

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The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-H014) does not have a lens hood.

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

A Fitting to the mark.

Note

When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the

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lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

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Preparation

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.

A: Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through
the ring in the direction of the arrow and
then pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through
the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the other side of the
shoulder strap and then check
that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach

the other side of the shoulder strap.

Note

Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

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

• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

– It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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Preparation

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 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.

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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

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Preparation

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after
charging is completed.)

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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.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 120 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a
long time may be longer than normal.

Note

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

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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.)

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen.

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

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

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder

(P196)) (By CIPA standard in Programme AE Mode)

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures

Recording time Approx. 155 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures

Recording time Approx. 150 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures

Recording time Approx. 170 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

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

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).

• 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 with full flash every second recording.

• When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is

attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each 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).]

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Preparation

∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)

–

[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Recordable time Approx. 150 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min

– [MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD])

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 140 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Recordable time Approx. 130 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Recordable time Approx. 150 min

Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min

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

Please be aware that these times are approximate.

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

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used

Playback time Approx. 250 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used

Playback time Approx. 240 min

When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used

Playback time Approx. 290 min

Note

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

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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.
– Using the [AUTO] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE].
– 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.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow and 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.

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the

direction of the arrow.

Note

Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after

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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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Preparation

About the Card

About cards that can be used with this unit

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

Remarks

SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

• Use a card with SD Speed Class

higher when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC

memory cards.

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

e.g.:

Access to the card

The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on
the card.

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with “Class 4” or

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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or
deleted, or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to
vibration, impact or static electricity.
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.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

2

A

Note

Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

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no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• 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. (P73)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

A

B

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording

time

Switching between the display of number of recordable

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pictures and available recording time can be performed in
the [REMAINING DISP.] (P156) in the [CUSTOM] menu.

A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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[9999i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A]

[PICTURE SIZE] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 220 900 3640 7260

M (8M) 410 1650 6690 13000

S (4M) 700 2840 11500 22460

• Aspect ratio [X], Quality [ ]

[PICTURE SIZE] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

L (16M) 69 270 1120 2250

M (8M) 80 320 1310 2610

S (4M) 87 350 1420 2850

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

• [AVCHD]

[REC QUALITY] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

FSH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m

SH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m

• [MP4]

[REC QUALITY] 2GB 8GB 32 GB 64 GB

FHD 11m19s 49m7s 3h22m14s 6h50m13s

HD 21m37s 1h33m46s 6h26m7s 13h3m9s

VGA 47m35s 3h26m23s 14h9m46s 28h43m35s

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.

(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the

subjects.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

ON

OFF

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Clock can be set with touch operation only at the time of purchase. To change the clock
settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu (P66).

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

• The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to

step

4.

Touch [LANGUAGE SET].

Select the language.

Touch [CLOCK SET].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].

• You can continue to switch the settings by continuously

touching [3]/[4].

• Touch [RETURN] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the time display format.

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Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for setting
display order/time display format.

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Preparation

Touch [SET] to set.

Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen.

Note

The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

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without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)

• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the

pictures with [TEXT STAMP] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

• Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the

picture is printed.

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Basic

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode

∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial

Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.

• Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A.

∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode

Press [¦].

• [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.

• The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the

[

¦] button is lit.

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Basic

∫ Basic

Intelligent Auto Mode (P39)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.

Programme AE Mode (P45)

The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

∫ Advanced

Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P114)

The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.

Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P114)

The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.

Manual Exposure Mode (P115)

The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.

Custom Mode (P127)

Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.

Scene Mode (P117)

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

Creative Control Mode (P124)

Record while checking the image effect.

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