Panasonic LUMIX DC-GX850K Owner's Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit

Model No. DC-GX850K

Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.

More detailed owner's manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the
website. (P85)

Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)

If you have any questions, visit:
USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/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.

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

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

DC-GX850

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• 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.

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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DC-GX850
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Certification and Compliance

See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.

1 Select
2 Select

[Wi-Fi]
[Wi-Fi Setup]

in the [Setup] menu.

in the [Wi-Fi] menu.

3 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press

[MENU/SET].

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).

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

Certification and Compliance

See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.

1 Select
2 Select

[Wi-Fi]
[Wi-Fi Setup]

in the [Setup] menu.

in the [Wi-Fi] menu.

3 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press

[MENU/SET].

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Contains IC : 772C-LBXN604

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This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt
RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules.
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.

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 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.

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∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied)

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.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor 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.

• 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)

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 (supplied)/
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-DCC15A:
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 (supplied)/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.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety ...............2

Preparation/Basic

Playback

Playing Back Pictures .....................50

Care of the camera........................... 9

Standard Accessories..................... 10

About cards that can be used with this

unit.................................................. 11

Quick Start Guide ........................... 12

Names and Functions of

Components ................................... 20

Basic Operations ............................ 24

Setting menu items......................... 27

Calling frequently-used menus

instantly (Quick Menu).................... 28

Assigning frequently used functions to

the buttons (function buttons) ......... 29

Recording

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Playing Back Motion Pictures .........51

Deleting Pictures.............................52

Menu

Menu list..........................................53

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-Fi®

function ...........................................62

Controlling with

a Smartphone/Tablet.......................63

Others

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)..... 29

Taking Pictures of Yourself ([Self

Shot]) .............................................. 31

Adjusting Focus Automatically........ 36

Adjusting Focus Manually............... 37

Recording 4K Photos...................... 39

Controlling Focus After Recording

(Post Focus/Focus Stacking).......... 42

Using Burst/Self-Timer

(Drive Mode)................................... 46

Taking Pictures While Adjusting a
Setting Automatically (Bracket

Recording) ...................................... 47

Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion

Picture ............................................ 48

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Downloading software.....................68

Monitor Display ...............................69

Troubleshooting ..............................72

Specifications..................................77

Digital Camera Accessory

System ............................................84

Reading the Owner’s Manual

(PDF format) ...................................85

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ........................86

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR

CANADA)........................................89

Preparation/Basic

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.

If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off
with a dry soft cloth.

– Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations.

Keep objects sensitive to magnetic fields (credit cards, etc.) away from the
camera. Otherwise, magnetic fields may damage their data and make them
unusable.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or monitor is fogged up)

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

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.

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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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the
camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2017. 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

1

Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the

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text)
Charge the battery before use.

4 AC Adaptor
5 USB Connection Cable

H-FS12032

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VYF3562

6 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.

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DMW-BLH7PP

• Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032) is attached
to the camera body at the time of purchase.

• microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory
Card and microSDXC 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).

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

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About cards that can be used with this
unit

microSD Memory Card
(2 GB)

microSDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)

microSDXC Memory Card
(64 GB)

• This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3
standard microSDHC/microSDXC memory cards.

• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed
with Panasonic’s cards.

∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed
Class.

[Rec Format] [Rec Quality] Speed class Label example

[AVCHD] All

[MP4] FHD/HD

Class 4 or higher

[MP4] 4K UHS Speed Class 3

When recording in 4K Photo /

[Post Focus]

• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous
writing. To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

• Refer to the "Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" to check the number
of recordable pictures and the available recording time for motion pictures.

• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

UHS Speed Class 3

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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

Quick Start Guide

• Check that the camera is turned off.

1

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

• Perform steps 1 to 8 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.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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∫ Inserting 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.

Charging the Battery

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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

∫ Charging the Battery

• Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC
(50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.

Check that this unit is turned off.

[USB/CHARGE] socket A Charging lamp

• Place the camera in an upright position,
and find the terminal at the bottom.

• Check the direction of the terminals and
plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the
deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in
obliquely or in wrong direction.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect
terminals. Doing so may cause
malfunction.

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

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

• The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera
only. Do not use them with other devices.

B AC adaptor (supplied)
C To power outlet
D PC (Turned on)
E USB connection cable (supplied)

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Charging from the power outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB
connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the
power outlet.

• The camera consumes a small amount of power even after it is turned off by setting
the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. When leaving the product unused for a long time,
disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied) from the power outlet for power saving.

Charging from a computer

Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable
(supplied).

∫ About the charging lamp

Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.

(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from
the power outlet or computer.)

Blinking red: Charging error. (P72)

∫ Charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

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.

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A Check the orientation of the 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.

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Inserting the Card (Optional)

Attaching/Removing 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.

• Hold the part around the base of the lens to
rotate it.

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

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Press [MENU/SET].

3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press

[MENU/SET].

4 Press [MENU/SET].

5 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day,

hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.

6 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

7 When [The clock setting has been completed.] is

displayed, press [MENU/SET].

8 When [Please set the home area] is displayed,

press [MENU/SET].

9 Press 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].

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Extend the lens barrel

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[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is
used]

∫ 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 (H-FS12032)] 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
(H-FS12032), 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

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Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”

MENU

7

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.

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Set the mode dial to [¦].

• The settings of the main functions are adjusted
automatically.

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Formatting the card (initialization)

> [Setup] > [Format]

Set the mode dial to [ ]

Taking pictures

1 Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your

side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp A, microphone B, or speaker C with

your fingers or other objects.

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2 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.)

3 Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/
Release Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].

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• The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you have
just taken.

• To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [(].

Check the picture you have taken

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Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

Mode dial (P25)

1

Shutter button (P19)

2

Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)

3

Self-timer indicator/

4

AF Assist Lamp
[ ] (4K photo mode) button (P39)/

5

[Fn1] button (P29)
Stereo microphone

• Be careful not to cover the microphone

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with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to record.

Flash

7

Focus distance reference mark

8

[ ] (Post Focus) button (P42)/

9

[Fn3] button (P29)
Shoulder strap eyelet (P12)

10

Charging lamp (P14)/

11

Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P62)
Lens fitting mark (P15)

12

Sensor

13

Mount

14

Lens lock pin

15

Lens release button (P15)

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Speaker

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Touch screen (P26)/monitor (P69)

• If the information on the screen is not
displayed any longer because no

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operation was performed for some
time, press the [DISP.] button or touch
the screen to display the information
again.

Flash open lever

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

Motion picture button (P48)

[(] (Playback) button (P50)

[HDMI] socket

[USB/CHARGE] socket (P13)

Control dial

• In this owner’s manual, turning the
control dial is indicated as follows.

Cursor buttons (P24)

• Pressing the
cursor button:
Selection of
items or setting
of values etc., is
performed.

• This owner's
manual
expresses the
up, down, left, and right of the cursor
button as 3/4/2/1.

3/[È] (Exposure Compensation)

• Use this function when you cannot
achieve appropriate exposure due to

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the difference in brightness between
the subject and the background.

1/[ ] (White Balance)

• In sunlight, under incandescent lights
or in other such conditions where the
color of white takes on a reddish or
bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the
color of white which is closest to what
is seen by the eye in accordance with
the light source.

2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)

• This allows the focusing method that
suits the positions and number of the
subjects to be selected.

4/[ ] (Drive mode) (P46)

[MENU/SET] button (P24)

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[DISP.] button

• Each time this is pressed, the display

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on the monitor is switched.

[ ] (Delete) button (P52)/
[ ] (Quick Menu/Return)

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button (P28)/[Fn2] button (P29)

[REC. SETTING RESET] button (P27)

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• Use this button to restore the default
recording settings.

Tripod mount

• It may not be possible to attach and

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securely fasten a tripod with a screw
length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more
to the camera. Doing so may also
damage the camera.

DC coupler cover (P84)

• When using an AC adaptor, ensure
that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC15A: optional) and AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are
used.

• The optional DC coupler

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(DMW-DCC15) cannot be used.

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).

• When using an AC adaptor (optional),
use the AC cable supplied with the AC
adaptor (optional).

Release lever (P12, 15)

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Card/Battery door (P12, 15)

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∫ About the function button ([Fn4]

to [Fn8])

• Function buttons ([Fn4] to [Fn8]) (P29)
are touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on
the recording screen to display them.

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∫ Lens

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H-FS12032

Preparation/Basic

1 Lens surface
2Tele
3 Zoom ring
4Wide
5 Contact point
6 Lens fitting mark (P15)

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Basic Operations

Adjust the angle of the monitor

• Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.

• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much
force. This may cause scratches and malfunctions.

• When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to
the original position.

∫ Recording at various angles

The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to
take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.

Self shot Taking pictures at a low angle

• If the monitor is rotated as shown in the
illustration, the Self Shot Mode starts. (P31)

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

• This owner's manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the
cursor button as 3/4/2/1.

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Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)

Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.

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

Intelligent Auto Mode (P29)

Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P30)

Program AE Mode

Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

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

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Shutter-Priority AE Mode

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

Manual Exposure Mode

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

Panorama Shot Mode

This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.

Scene Guide Mode

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

Child Mode

This mode allows you to take pictures of children.

Portrait Mode

This mode allows you to take portrait pictures.

Creative Control Mode

Record while checking the image effect.

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Touch screen (Touch operations)

Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare
finger.

∫ Touch

To touch and release the touch screen.

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

Fn4

Fn5

Fn6

Fn7

SNAP

Fn8

Just by touching the subject, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.

Touch Shutter

Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take
a picture.

You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position.

AE

Touch AE

1 Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness

for.

2 Touch [Set].

∫ Drag

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

∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)

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

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[REC. SETTING RESET] button (Resetting the recording
settings)

You can restore the default recording settings by pressing this button.
Try pressing this button when the function in use stops working or is not working as
it should.

While the recording screen is
displayed:
Press [REC. SETTING RESET].

• When the recording settings are reset, the
following setting is also reset.
– Drive mode

• The [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup]
settings are not reset.

Setting menu items

1

2

3

Press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to
select the menu item and press
[MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 of the cursor button to
select the setting and press [MENU/
SET].

• Depending on the menu item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different way.

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∫ Switching to other menus

1 Press 2.
2 Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such

as [ ].

• The menu toggle icon can also be selected by
rotating the control dial.

3 Press [MENU/SET].

∫ Close the menu

Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.

Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)

By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.

1 Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the menu item,

and press 4 or 3.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting.
4 Press [ ] to exit the menu once the

setting is complete.

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