PANASONIC G10 User Manual

EB

Operating Instructions

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Digital Camera/Lens Kit

Model No. DMC-G10K

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

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Recording of pre-recorde d t ape s or d is cs or othe r pu blishe d or broadc ast materi al f or purp os es
other than your own privat e use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR

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SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

•USE ONL Y THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE SOCKET OUTL ET SHALL BE INSTALLE D NEAR THE EQU IPMENT A ND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESS IBLE.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

∫ About the battery pack

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

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•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

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

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Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI
mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13­AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.

∫ IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF

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KEEP DRY.

∫ Before use

Remove the connector cover.

∫ How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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∫ About the battery charger

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT -IN CABINET OR IN

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ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,

TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON

THE UNIT.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The battery charger is in t he standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.

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The primary circuit is always “live ” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.

∫ Care of the camera

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Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it. Do not subject to
strong pressure.

The camera may malfunction , rec ording p ict ures may bec ome impo ssib le, or t he l ens, the LCD
monitor or the external case may be damaged.

•Be particular ly careful in the following places as they may cause this unit to

malfunction.

–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day

or on a beach.

•Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow

liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.

•This camera is not waterproof. If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry

cloth to wipe the camera body carefully.
If the unit does not operate normally, please contact the dealer where you purchased the
camera or the repair service centre.

•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 Condensatio n (When the lens or the Viewfi nde r is fogged up)

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Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation sinc e it causes lens 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.

∫ Read together with the “Cautions for Use”. (P167)

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Information for Us ers on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used

Cd

Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance
with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/
66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and
batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Informati on on Disposal in other Countr i e s ou tside t h e E u ro pean
Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the
chemical involved.

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Contents

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

Before Use

Accessories..............................................9

Names of the Components. .................... 12

Operating the Rear Dial................... .......15

About the Lens .......................................16

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens................. 18

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

Attaching the Shoulder Strap.................. 21

Charging the Battery...............................22

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures ......... 2 4

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery .............................. 25

About the Card ....................................... 26

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

• Changing the clock setting ............... 27

Setting the Menu....................................28

• Setting menu items........................... 29

Setting the Quick Menu................. .........31

About the Setup Menu . ........................... 32

Holding and using your camera.............. 37

Selecting the [REC] Mode......................38

Basic

Taking pictures using the automatic

function (Intelligent Auto Mode).............. 40

• Scene detection................................ 41

• AF Tracking Function....................... 42

• Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode...... 42

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Programme AE mode) ............. 44

• Setting the focus mode

(AFS/AFC/MF).................................45

• Focusing...........................................46

• When the subject is not in focus....... 46

• Preventing jitter (camera shake)....... 46

• Programme Shift...............................47

Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 48

• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom.....................48

Playing back Pictures............................. 50

• Changing the Information Displayed

on the playback screen....................51

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback)................................51

• Displaying Pictures by Recording

Date (Calendar Playback). ............... 52

• Using the Playback Zoom................. 52

Deleting Pictures....................................53

• To delete a single picture .................53

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures..............................54

Advanced (Recording pictures)

Switching the display of the LCD

Monitor/Viewfinder..................................55

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen ...................55

Taking Pictures using the Built-in

Flash.......................................................58

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting...............................................58

• Adjust the flash output......................62

• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro.......63

Compensating the Exposure .................. 64

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode.......... 65

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket........ 67

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer......... 69

Setting the method used to focus

(AF mode)............................................... 70

• Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)..........72

• Setting the AF a re a....................... .. .. 73

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus........ 74

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)..........................................76

Adjusting the White Balance...................77

• Setting the white balance manually ......78

• Setting the colour temperature.........79

• Finely adjusting the white balance.... 79

• White Balance Bracket..................... 80

Setting the Light Sensitivity .................... 80

Change tone of the colour for the picture

to be taken (Film Mode)..............................82

• Adjusting each Film Mode to the

desired setting..................................83

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• Multi Film Bracket........... ..................84

Taking pictures by specifying

the aperture/shutter speed. .....................85

• Aperture-priority AE..........................85

• Shutter-priority AE.............................85

Taking picture by setting the exposure

manually..................................................86

Confirm the effects of aperture and

shutter speed (Preview Mode). ...............88

Taking expressive portraits and
landscape pictures

(Advanced scene mode).........................89

• [PORTRAIT]......................................90

• [SCENERY]................................. ......91

• [SPORTS].........................................91

• [CLOSE-UP]....... ...............................92

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................93

Taking pictures that match the scene

being recorded (Scene mode) . ...............94

• ï [SUNSET]...................................94

• 2 [PARTY].....................................95

• : [BABY1]/; [BABY2] .......... .. .....95

• í [PET]..........................................96

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]........96

Taking pictures while adjusting colour

(My Colour Mode) ...................................97

• Adjusting the custom settings to

achieve desired effects..................... 98

Registering Personal Menu Settings

(Registering custom settings) .................99

Taking pictures in Custom mode . .........100

Motion Picture Mode.............................101

Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function .................................................105

• Face Settings.................... ..............106

• Setting Auto Registration/

Sensitivity....................................... 109

• Auto Registration............................110

Useful Functions at Travel

Destinations..........................................111

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture.......111

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations (World Time)......113

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................114

• [FILM MODE] ...........................114

• ? [ASPECT RATIO].....................114

• @ [PICTURE SIZE] ......................115

• A [QUALITY]................................116

• [FACE RECOG.] ......................116

• [STABILIZER]...........................117

• [FLASH]....................................117

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL].............118

• [FLASH SYNCHRO].................118

• [FLASH ADJUST.]....................118

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

• [I.RESOLUTION]......................119

• [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent

exposure adjustment)...............120

• [ISO LIMIT SET].......................120

• [ISO INCREMENTS] ................120

• [LONG SHTR NR] ....................121

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

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

• [BURST RATE].........................121

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

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

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

• B [AUDIO REC.] ..........................123

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu...........................................124

• [REC QUALITY].......................124

• [CONTINUOUS AF]..................124

• [WIND CUT].............................124

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu..................125

Entering Text....... ..................................130

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures

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

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

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

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

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

• [PLAYBACK MODE].................134

• Ü [FAVORITE].............................135

• [TITLE EDIT]............................136

• [TEXT STAMP].........................137

• Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture

size (number of pixels).............140

• [CROPPING]............................141

• ? [ASPECT CONV.].....................142

• N

[ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.]

• [PRINT SET].............................144

• P [PROTECT]..............................145

• [FACE REC EDIT]....................146

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Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..... 147

• Playing back pictures using the AV

cable (supplied). ............................. 147

• Playing back pictures on a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot...... .......... 148

• Playing back on the TV with HDMI

socket.............................................148

Connecting to a PC ..............................153

Printing the Pictures .............................156

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it........... ..............................157

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them..................................157

• Print Settings ..................................158

Others

Using an external flash (optional)......... 160

Using the Protector/Filter (optional)...... 161

Using the Remote Shutter (optional).... 162

Using the AC Adaptor...........................163

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder

Display.................................................. 164

Cautions for Use...................................167

Message Display ..................................171

Troubleshooting....................................174

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time.....................183

Specifications ....................................... 188

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852

•For customers within the Republic of

Ireland: 01 289 8333

•Visit our websit e for product information

www.panasonic.co.uk

•E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support for AV Software

•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869

•For customers wi thin t he Republic of I relan d:

01 289 8333

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

•For customers: 0844 844 3856

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Order accessory and consumable items for
your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m.,
Friday 9.30 a.m.–5.30 p.m. (Excluding public
holidays)

•Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.

•Most major credit and debit c ards accepted.

•All enquiries transacti ons and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic
UK Ltd.

•It couldn’t be simpler!

•Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished
products, tak e a browse on our website for
further details.

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Before Use

Before Use

Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of April 2010. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body

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

2 Interchangeable Lens

“LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”

(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
3 Lens Hood
4 Lens Cap

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

(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
6 Lens Storage Bag
7 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use.
8 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
9 AC Mains Lead
10 AV Cable
11 US B Connect ion Cable
12 B ody Cap

(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
13 CD-ROM

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

14 Shoulder Strap

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

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text.

•The card is optional.

•Description in these operating instructions is based on the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included

in DMC-G10K.

•Consult the dealer or you r nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

1234 5

H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315

6789 10

DMW-BLB13EVFC4456 DE-A49C

K2CT39A00002 K1HA08CD0020

11 12 13 14

K1HA08AD0003

VKF4385

VFC4539

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∫ Optional Accessories

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Battery Pack
DMW-BLB13E

•Flash

DMW-FL220
DMW-FL360
DMW-FL500

•Interchangeable Le ns

H-H020
H-FS014045
H-FS045200
H-VS014140
H-F007014
H-ES045
(Read P16 for information ab out other lens es
that can be used.)

•MC Protector

DMW-LMC52

•ND Filter

DMW-LND52

•PL Filter (Circular Type)

DMW-LPL52

¢1

¢1

¢1

•Remote Shutter

DMW-RSL1

•DC Cable

DMW-DCC3

•Leather Bag

DMW-BAL1

•Soft Bag

DMW-BAG1

•Soft Case

DMW-CG1
DMW-CG2

¢2

•Shoulder Strap

DMW-SSTL1
DMW-SSTG1
DMW-SSTG2
DMW-SSTG3

•HDMI mini cable

RP-CDHM15
RP-CDHM30

•Mount Adaptor

DMW-MA1
DMW-MA2M
DMW-MA3R

•Tripod Adaptor

DMW-TA1

¢3

Before Use

•SDXC Memory Card

64 GB: RP-SDW64GE1K
48 GB: RP-SDW48GE1K

•SDHC Memory Card

32 GB: RP-SDW32GE1K/RP-SDP32GE1K
24 GB: RP-SDP24GE1K
16 GB: RP-SDW16GE1K/RP-SDP16GE1K
8 GB: RP-SDW08GE1K/RP-SDP08GE1K/

RP-SDR08GE1A

4 GB: RP-SDW04GE1K/RP-SDP04GE1K/

•SD Memory Card

RP-SDR04GE1A

2 GB: RP-SDP02GE1K/RP-SDR02GE1A

Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.

¢1 We recommend to use these filter s for the

lenses included in DMC-G10K.
If you are using other lenses , please use
the filters compatible with that lens.

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2 When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens

included in

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3 Use if the attached lens is in contact with

the tripod pedestal.

DMC-G10K is used

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Before Use

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76 5 4

1

10 11

17 18

89

12 13211415

16 19 20

Names of the Components

∫ Camera body

1 Flash (P58)
2 Sensor
3 Self-timer indicator (P69)

AF assist lamp (P127)
4 Lens release button (P19)
5 Lens lock pin
6 Mount
7 Lens fitting mark (P18)

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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Refer to P15 for operation of the rear dial.

8 [LVF/LCD] button (P37)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P38)
10 Viewfinder (P37, 56, 164)
11 Play back but ton (P50 , 53, 131, 147, 148,

150)
12 [ AF/AE LOCK] button (P76)
13 Cam era ON/OFF switch (P27)
14 Rear dial (P 47, 51, 52, 64, 73, 80, 85, 86,

132, 141)
15 [ DISPLAY] button (P51, 55, 88)
16 Eye Cup (P168)
17 LCD monit or (P37 , 55, 164)
18 [Q.MENU] button (P31)
19 Delete button (P53)/

20 [ MENU/S ET] button (P27)
21 Cursor buttons

Preview button (P88)/

Flicker reduction function (P102)

3/ISO (P80)

2/AF mode (P70)

4/Function button (P125)

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

MENU

/SET

2827

24

252322

31302926

34

33

32

35

36

[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.RESOLUTION]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/[EX.OPT. ZOOM]/[GUIDE LINE]
1/WB (White balance) (P77)

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the
figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

22 Focus mode dial (P40, 44, 45, 70, 74, 101)
23 Microphone (P101, 123)
24 Drive mode lever

Single (P44):
Burst (P65):
Auto Bracket (P67):

Self-timer (P69):
25 Shutter button (P40, 101)
26 F ocus distance reference mark (P75)
27 Flash open lever (P58)
28 Hot shoe (P160)
29 Mode dial (P38)
30 Status indicator (P40)
31 Intelligent auto button (P40)

32 [ REM O TE ] socket (P162)
33 Shoulder strap eyelet (P21)

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

34 [HDMI] socket (P148, 150)
35 [ AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P147, 153, 156)

Before Use

36 DC cable cover (P163)

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Before Use

393837

40 41 42 43 44 4546

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4948

47

50

37 Card/ Batte ry door ( P25)
38 Release lever (P 25)
39 Tripod receptacle (P171)

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When you use a tripod, make sure the tr ipod

is stable when the camera is attached to it.

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

40 Tele
41 Lens sur face
42 F ocus ring (P74)
43 W ide
44 Z oom ring ( P48)
45 Contact point
46 Lens f itting mark (P18)

∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P22, 163)

47 Power input socket [AC IN]
48 [CHARGE] indicator
49 Power output socket [DC OUT]
50 Battery holder

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Before Use

Operating the 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 selection of settings
and exiting the menu, are per formed during the various s e tt ings.

Example of operation during recording/playback
screen

1 “Rotating” 2 “Pressing”

Adjustments of
Programme Shift (P47),

1

¢

Aperture (P85), Shutt er
Speed (P85), etc.

Multi (calendar)
Playback (P52),
Playback Zoom (P52)

¢

2

A Rear dial

¢1 Recording
¢2 Playback

Note

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The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture
recording.

Switching to
compensating the
exposure (P64) etc.

Switching to normal
playback (during Multi
Playback), move
images while zoomed
(while using Playback
Zoom)

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Before Use

About the Lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System
lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.

∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”

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

∫ About the functions of your le ns

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Depending on the typ e of le ns, you may not be able to use some functio ns such a s the directio n
detection function (P37), [STABILIZER] (P117), Quick AF (P126) and Continuous AF (P126).

•The available flash ran ge e tc. dif fer s dep ending o n t he a perture value of th e lens yo u are using.

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

•Lens with the Fo ur T hi r d s™ m ou n t

specification can be used by using the mount
adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). Because of its
structure, Micro Four Thirds mount
specification lenses cannot be used on the
Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It
can only be used on the Micro Four Thirds
mount specification cameras.

•When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW -MA2M, DMW -MA3R; optiona l),

you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

–For certain lenses, the actua l distance at which the subject is in focus may diffe r slightly from

the rated distance.

–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P130) to [ON].

•The focal distance of th e emp loyed lens is e ff ect ively doubled . ( A 50mm lens is equivalent to a

100 mm lens.)

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Before Use

Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto focus/Auto
Aperture Operation (As of April 2010)

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

Lens type

Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens

The Lens included
in DMC-G10K.
(H-FS014042)

Other Micro Four
Thirds mount
specification lens

when recording still

pictures

Auto
focus

±

([AFS],

[AFC])

¢3

Auto

aperture

setting

±¥

while recording
motion pictures

Auto

focus

¢4, 5

Auto

aperture

setting

¥

¢7

Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens compatible to
HD motion pictures
(LUMIX G VARIO

±

([AFS],

[AFC])

±±

¢4

±

HD)

Four Thirds mount
specification lens

Four Thirds mount

¢1

specification lens
compatible to

¥

([AFS])

±¥

¢6

¢7

¥

contrast AF
Four Thirds mount

specification lens
not compatible to

¢8

¥

([AFS])

±¥

¢6, 8

¢7

¥

contrast AF

Leica mount
specification lens

¢1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit .
¢2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA 2M or DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary.
¢3 This function is not suppor ted by some Micro Four Thirds mount specif ication lenses.

For lens operations, please see our website.

¢4 When recording motion pict ures, the foc us is conti nuously ad justed fo r both [AF S] and [AFC ]

(P45).

¢5 AF tracking is slower than the HD motion pic ture compatible lens (LUMIX G VARIO HD

lens), also the sound of auto focus operation may be recorded.

¢6 Auto focus is activated only when the shutter button is pres sed halfway. The sound of Auto

Focus Operation may be recorded at this time.

¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded.
¢8 AF performance may differ depending on the lens used. Refer to the website for details.

Interchangeable

¢2

lens for Leica

————

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

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

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

•Check that the camera is tur ned off.

•Close the flash.

Attaching a lens to the camera body

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

• Do not put your ha nds inside the m ou nt.

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

• Do not press th e l en s re l e ase button D when you

attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach th e lens when holding it at an

angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.

• Check that the lens is attac hed correctly.

Detach the lens cap.

• Detach the lens cap before taking pictures.

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∫ Optical Image Stabilizer

The lens included in DMC-G10K has a stabilizer function.

There is no [O.I.S.] switc h on the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K. Set the

•

[STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] mode menu. (P117)

When using a lens with an [O.I.S.] switch, it is
possible to set to enable the Optical Image Stabilizer

Example when a lens with the
[O.I.S.] switch is mounted.

by switching the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens to [ON].

•

You can change the Optical Image Stabilizer mode in
the [REC] mode menu. (P117) It is set to [MODE1] at
the time of purchase.

•It is recommended to disabl e the Optical Image

Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is displayed on
the screen at that time.

Detaching a lens from the camera body

Attach the le ns cap.
Press the lens release button D while

turning the lens as far as possible in the
direction of the arrow to detach it.

• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so

that dirt or dust does not get ins i de.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact

point does not get scratched.

Note

•

Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P168 when dirt or dust gets on
the lens.

•When you turn the camera of f or car ry the c amer a, att ac h the lens ca p to prote ct th e surfa ce of

the lens.

•Be careful not to lose the lens cap, the lens rear cap and the body cap.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

•

Check that the camera is tur ned off.

•Close the flash.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens
included in DMC-G10K

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

A Fitting to the mark.

∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood

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

detach it.

2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same

way as shown previously.

Attach the lens cap.

•

• When temporarily storing the l ens hoo d, chec k tha t it is fir mly

attached and that it does not appear in the picture.

Note

Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when atta ching or detaching it.

•

•When taking pictu res wit h fl ash wit h the len s h ood attached, the lower portion of the photo may

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

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

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

dropping.

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

A:Shoulder strap eyelet

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

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

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

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach

the other side of th e s h ou l d er st r a p.

Note

Attach the shoulder strap so that the “LUMIX” LOGO is on the outside.

•

•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.

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Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLB13E.

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 bat tery pack is used.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

•

•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The

dedicated battery (DMW-BLB13E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for
use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other
companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function
cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or
safety of batteries which have been manufactured by othe r companies and are not
genuine Panasonic products.

∫ Charging

•

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

•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

•Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF). (The battery

temperature should also be the same.)

Connect the AC mains lead.

• The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable

(DMW-DCC3; optional) is connected to the AC adaptor.

Attach the battery with attention to the
direction of the battery.

• Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and

detach the battery after charging is completed.

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator

A is turned on and charging will start.

The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator

A of the charger will turn off once the

charging has completed without any problem.

When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

•

–The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a

temperature between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 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. 155 min

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

•

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

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack
(DMW-BLB13E) are the same as above.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (P163) connected.]

•

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

Do not use any other AC mains leads except the supplied one.

•

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

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

recommended that the batt ery charge be frequently top ped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since charact eristic swelling may occur.)

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

Otherwise, a fire and/o r electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.

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Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor) (By CIPA standard in

Programme AE mode)

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 190 min

∫ Recording still pictures (when using the viewfinder) (By CIPA standard in

Programme AE mode)

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is

Number of recordable

pictures

Recording time Approx. 205 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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

•

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

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

•Using the supp l i ed ba ttery.

•Sta r ting recording 30 seconds after the camera is t urned on.

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

•Turning th e 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).]

∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)

When the 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is

Playback time Approx. 350 min

used

Approx. 380 pictures

used

Approx. 410 pictures

used

Note

•

The operating times and number of recordable pictures wil l d iffer according to the
environment and the operating conditions.

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

–In low-temperature env ironments, such as on ski slopes.
–When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P33).
–When flash is used repeatedly.

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

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

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the
Battery

•Check that this unit is turned off.

•Close the flash.

•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

(DMW-BLB13E).

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

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

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the car d, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B:Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

•

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

Preparation

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

of the arrow.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.

Note

Remove the battery after use.

•

•Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be

stored properly.

•The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

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

•Before removing th e 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 pic tures may be lost.)

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About the Card

Access to the card

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

Card

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

Type of card which can be

used with this unit

SD Memory Ca rd
(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 64 GB)

•

Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)
may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB car d s .

•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equi pment.

•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

•Check that th e PC an d other e quipment are comp ati ble when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

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

•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards)

may be used as 48 GB to 64 GB cards.

•Use a card with SD Speed Class

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.

¢

with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.

•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

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

(This Site is English only.)

Note

•

Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3;
optional) (when the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing,
reading, or deleting the picture, formatting (P36), etc. Also, do not apply vibration,
shock, or static electricity to the unit.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.

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

no further data writing, delet ion or fo rmattin g is possible. The ab ility to write, de lete
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 elec tromagnet ic waves, st ati c

electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important dat a 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. (P36)

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

Remarks

A

2

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

ON

OFF

:
:

•The clock is not set when th e camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET ] bu tt on

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 2/1 to select the items (ye ar , month,
day , hour, minute, display sequence or time
display format), and press 3/4 to set.

A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P113)

‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

•

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display
format.

• AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.

• When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midn ight is displayed as

AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00 . This dis play fo rmat i s common in the US
and elsewhere.

Press [MENU/SET] to set.

Preparation

Press [MENU/SET].

• Press [‚] to return to the settings s cr een .

• Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the

clock setting is correct.

• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the s ett ings withou t t he cloc k havin g

been set, set the c lo ck cor r ect ly by foll owing th e

“Changing the clock setting” procedure.

Changing the clock setting

Select [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu, and press 1. (P29)

It can be changed in steps 3, 4 and 5 to set the clock.

•

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

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

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Note

•

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

•You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.

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

pictures with [T EXT STAMP] (P137) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.

•If the clock is set , t he corre ct d ate c an be p rinted ev en if t he dat e is no t displa yed o n the sc reen

of the camera.

Setting the Menu

This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximise
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

! [REC] mode menu (P114 to 123) [SETUP] menu (P32 to 36)

•This menu lets you

set the aspect ratio,
number of pixels and
other aspects of the
pictures you are
recording.

[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu

(P124)

•This menu lets you

set the setting for
motion pictures such
as recording quality.

–

The [MOTION PICTURE]
mode menu is only
displayed w hen i n M oti on
picture Mode.

[CUSTOM] menu (P125 to 130) ( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P132 to 146)

•Operation of th e unit,

such as displaying of
the screen and
button operations,
can be set up
according to your
preferences. Also, it
is possible to register the modified settings.

•This menu lets you

perform the clock
settings, select the
operating beep tone
settings and set
other settings which
make it easier for
you to operate the camera.

[MY MENU]

•Up to 5 menu items

used recently can be
memorised. Items
used a lot can be
recalled easily.

•This menu lets you

set the Protection,
Cropping or Pr i nt
Settings, etc. of
recorded pictures.

Note

•

There are functions t hat canno t be set or used dep ending on the modes or menu sett ings be ing
used on the camera due to the spe cif ications.

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ON

OFF

C

D

E

or

or

Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting
can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM] menu, [SETUP] menu,
[MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well.

•

If you set [MENU RESUME] (P129) in the [CUSTO M] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last
selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.

Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the Programme AE mode

Turn the camera on.

A [MENU/SET ] bu tt on
B Mode dial

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

C Menu toggle icon
D Menu item
E Settings

Switching to other menus

e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu

1 Press 2.

2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial

to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].

3 Press 1 or the rear dial.

•

Select a menu item next and set it.

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or

or

or

or

Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to sel ect
[I.EXPOSURE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or

rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.

Press 1 or the rear dial.

• Depending on the item, it s sett ing may not appea r or it

may be displayed in a different way.

Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to sel ect
[HIGH].

Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.

Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the men u.

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