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VQT4G94 (ENG) 

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Setup Menu

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.

[Clock Set]

Setting Date/Time.

[World Time]

Sets the times for the region where you live and your holiday 
destination.

[Travel Date]

Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name 
of the travel destination can be set.

[Beep]

Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter 
noise.

[Volume]

Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

[LCD Display]/
[Viewfinder]

Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/Live 
Viewfinder is adjusted.

[LCD Mode]

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending 
on how bright it is around the camera.

[Economy]

Suppresses the unit’s power consumption to prevent the 
battery from being run down.

[USB Mode]

Sets the communication method when connecting using the 
USB connection cable (supplied).

[Output]

This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.

[VIERA Link]

Equipment that supports the VIERA Link will connect 
automatically.

[3D Playback]

Set the output method for 3D pictures.

[Menu Resume]

Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.

[Rotate Disp.]

This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were 
recorded holding the camera vertically.

[Menu Background]

Set the background color for the menu screen.

[Language]

Set the language displayed on the screen.

[Version Disp.]

This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to 
be checked.

[No.Reset]

Returns the image file number to 0001.

[Reset]

The [Rec] or [Setup]/

[Custom] 

menu settings are reset to the 

initial settings.

[Pixel Refresh]

It will perform optimization of imaging device and image 
processing.

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Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-G5

Page 1: ...for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM Install it on your PC to read it PP For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Basic Owner s Manual Digital Camera Lens Kit Body Model No DMC G5X DMC G5K DMC G5 VQT4G94 F0612SM0 Register online at www panasonic com register U S customers only ...

Page 2: ...re 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 Information for Your Safety 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 b...

Page 3: ...rient 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 wi...

Page 4: ...h 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 the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat abo...

Page 5: ...ed by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional Then reinsert the battery ...

Page 6: ...ol Function 23 Recording Motion Picture 24 Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 24 Compensating the Exposure 25 Using the function button 26 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Scene Guide Mode 27 Taking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control Mode 28 Playing Back Pictures Motion Pictures 29 Playing Back Pictures 29 Playing Back Motion Pictures 29...

Page 7: ... but it may also become irreparable Places with a lot of sand or dust Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using it on a rainy day or at the beach Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus it may cause a malfunction or damage About Condensation When the lens the viewfinder or LCD Monitor is fog...

Page 8: ...vanced features Use it to install to your PC 11 Shoulder Strap 1 This is referred to as lens in this Owner s Manual 2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text The card is optional Description in this Owner s Manual is based...

Page 9: ...9 ENG VQT4G94 DMW BLC12PP 6 7 K1HY08YY0025 8 9 VFF1026 10 VFC4765 11 VKF4971 DMC G5X DMC G5K DMC G5 1 2 3 4 5 DE A79B VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 H FS014042 VYF3443 H PS14042 VFC4605 VKF4971 VKF4971 ...

Page 10: ...r eye or an object is brought close to the viewfinder the display automatically switches to the viewfinder display 13 Q MENU button 14 AF AE LOCK button Fn1 button 15 Rear dial 16 Touch screen LCD monitor 17 Playback button 18 button Fn2 button 19 MENU SET button 20 Cursor buttons 3 ISO button 1 WB White Balance 2 AF Mode button 4 Drive Mode button This button in picture record mode will allow the...

Page 11: ... Card Battery door 36 Release lever 37 Shoulder strap eyelet Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it 38 REMOTE socket 39 HDMI socket 40 AV OUT DIGITAL socket 41 DC coupler cover When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC8 optional and AC adaptor DMW AC8PP optional are used Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DM...

Page 12: ...en 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 When selecting features using the touch screen be sure to touch the center 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 ...

Page 13: ...of the arrow until it clicks Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a lens While pressing on the lens release button B rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove Attaching the lens Preparations Remove the lens rear cap from the lens and the body cap from the camera Detaching the lens Preparations Attach the lens cap ...

Page 14: ... camera body A Shoulder strap eyelet 2 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper 3 Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper 4 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 st...

Page 15: ...arging has completed without any problem Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed Charging time 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 u...

Page 16: ... 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 c...

Page 17: ...owing About cards that can be used with this unit Remarks SD Memory Card 8 MB to 2 GB Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or 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 us...

Page 18: ...e settings without setting a date and time To set the display order and the time display format Touch Style to display the settings screen for setting display order time display format 4 Touch Set to set 5 Touch Set in the confirmation screen When the clock setting is complete the confirmation screen for the function lever setting is displayed Select Change or Exit You can check uncheck the check ...

Page 19: ...corded using settings automatically selected by the camera and defocus color and brightness can be controlled Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings Aperture Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set Shutter Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set Manual Exposure Mode ...

Page 20: ...ved except when set to flash When the image is correctly focused the picture will be taken since the Focus Priority is set initially to ON 3 Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 1 Touch 2 Touch Icon will change to and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible 3 Touch the subject you wish to f...

Page 21: ...uring recording button is turned off when it is pressed again and it will be set to the Rec Modes selected by the mode dial When the subject is touched AF Tracking function works It is also possible by pressing the cursor button towards 2 and then pressing the shutter button halfway Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue fo...

Page 22: ...t Auto Mode 2 Touch iA MODE 3 Select and then touch Set Adjusting brightness 1 Touch 2 Touch to display the setting screen The setting screen can also be displayed from the recording screen by pressing rear dial Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting Defocus Control and end operation 3 Drag the slide bar to set This will adjust the brightness of the image Setting can also be...

Page 23: ... recording screen by pressing the cursor button 1 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function Applicable modes You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen 1 Touch 2 Touch to display the setting screen Defocus Control setting screen can also be displayed by pressing the rear dial 3 Drag the slide bar to set Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial ...

Page 24: ... 29 minutes 59 seconds Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with MP4 is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB For FHD in MP4 format the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture Simultaneous recording Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures During motion pict...

Page 25: ... Select 0 to return to the original exposure Rotate the rear dial to display the Expo Meter 1 Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation 2 Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure A Exposure Compensation value B Expo Meter Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive Compensate the exposure towards negative 160 SS SS F 250 15 4 0 5...

Page 26: ...Fn4 or Fn5 To use Fn1 set the AF AE LOCK Fn1 of the Custom menu to Fn1 To use Fn3 set the LVF LCD Fn3 of the Custom menu to Fn3 1 Touch Fn1 Fn2 Fn3 Fn4 or Fn5 from the Fn Button Set in the Custom menu 2 Touch the function you want to assign Assign your favorite functions to each of the function buttons Exit the menu after it is set ロヷョバロヤュ ョㄏピ モョバモユチロヰヤレ ョㄏヒ ョㄏビ ...

Page 27: ...n a manner appropriate to the scene 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Drag the example images to select a screen You can also select the scene by dragging the slide bar A 3 Touch Set To enjoy a variety of picture effects Touch on the scene selection screen to display explanations etc for picture effects to suit the scene To take full advantage of the picture effects we recommend that you read the explanati...

Page 28: ...le images and checking them on the screen 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Touch the example image to select image effects filters The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A The image effect can be switched by touching Touch to display the explanation for the selected image effect The explanation can also be displayed by pressing cursor button 1 3 Touch Set A ...

Page 29: ...and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats In Playback Mode select a picture with the motion picture icon and touch in the middle of the screen A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Playing Back Pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures Play Pause Stop Fast rewind Fast forward Frame by frame rewind while pausing Frame by frame forward whil...

Page 30: ...h Delete Multi or Delete All Delete All Confirmation screen is displayed Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when All Delete Except Favorite is selected with the Delete All set 3 When Delete Multi is selected Touch the picture to be deleted repeat this step appears on the selected pictures Touching again cancels the setting 4 ...

Page 31: ... Mode Screen will switch as follows Example of LCD monitor display A With information B Detailed information display C Histogram display D Without information If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed part of the display will disappear Press DISP or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear ュリヴヱハ 98 98 98 0 AFS AFS 98 98 98 AFS AFS 0 100 0001 F3 5 60 P s RGB A...

Page 32: ...played in a different way A brief description appears when you touch a menu item option in steps 3 and 4 It will be set when you release your finger You can avoid selecting an item by dragging your finger to a vacant area and releasing the finger there Close the menu Touch or press the shutter button halfway Switching to other menus e g Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menu Touch or another of...

Page 33: ...y When using the viewfinder 1 Press Q MENU to display the Quick Menu 2 Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item then press the rear dial You can set the options for the selected item 3 Rotate the rear dial to select the setting then press the rear dial You can select the menu items again 4 Press Q MENU to exit the menu once the setting is complete You can close the menu by pressing the shutter...

Page 34: ...measuring brightness HDR You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation i Dynamic Intelligent dynamic range control Automatically corrects contrast and exposure Flash Sets the manner in which the flash works Red Eye Removal Automatically detects red eye caused by the flash and corrects the image data accordingly Flash Synchro Sets the flash s...

Page 35: ...ou want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC printer etc Stabilizer When camera shake is sensed during recording the camera corrects it automatically Face Recog Sets the focus and exposure automatically prioritising registered faces Profile Setup If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance you can record their name and age in months and years in th...

Page 36: ...he histogram Guide Line This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture Auto Review Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture Highlight When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white Expo Meter Set whether or not to display the exposure meter AF AE Lock Sets ...

Page 37: ...set the display style of the Live Viewfinder LCD Disp Style This will set the display style of the LCD monitor Eye Sensor Enable or disable the eye sensor You can also set the sensitivity of the eye sensor iA Button Switch It is possible to set how the button activates the Intelligent Auto Mode Video Button Enables disables the motion picture button Rec Area This changes the angle of view during m...

Page 38: ...conomy Suppresses the unit s power consumption to prevent the battery from being run down USB Mode Sets the communication method when connecting using the USB connection cable supplied Output This sets how the unit connects to a television etc VIERA Link Equipment that supports the VIERA Link will connect automatically 3D Playback Set the output method for 3D pictures Menu Resume Stores the locati...

Page 39: ...s and plays back only particular images Title Edit Input texts comments on the recorded pictures Text Stamp Stamps the recorded pictures with recording date and time names travel destination travel date etc Video Divide Splits the recorded motion picture in two Resize Reduces the image size number of pixels Cropping Crops the recorded image Rotate Rotate pictures manually in 90o steps Favorite Mar...

Page 40: ...er or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Owner s Manual PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Owner s Manual supplied click A and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader othe...

Page 41: ...4 v10 5 v10 6 v10 7 This is software to edit RAW format images Using RAW files recorded on this camera allows images to be edited with a higher quality Edited images can be saved in a format JPEG TIFF etc that can be displayed on a personal computer LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP Vista 7 LoiLoScope is a video editing software where that draws out the full power of your PC Creating...

Page 42: ...e for installing software Refer to the operating instructions of PHOTOfunSTUDIO PDF for further operating environment details For details on SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3 1 SE please read the details on the support site given on P41 2 Insert the CD ROM with the supplied software When you insert the supplied CD ROM the install menu will start 3 Click on the Recommended Installation Proceed with insta...

Page 43: ...xels Primary color filter Digital Zoom Max 4k Extra Tele Conversion When taking still pictures Max 2k When a picture size of S 4 M aspect ratio of 4 3 is selected When recording motion pictures ON OFF simple enlargement compatible with lenses from other manufacturers Focus Auto Focus Manual Focus Face Detection AF Tracking 23 area focusing 1 area focusing Pinpoint Touch focus area selection possib...

Page 44: ... priority AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure M AUTO Exposure Compensation 1 3 EV Step j5 EV to i5 EV Metering Mode Multiple Center weighted Spot LCD monitor 3 0q TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 920 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 Touch screen Viewfinder Color LCD Viewfinder Approx 1 440 000 dots field of view ratio about 100 with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter Flash Built in pop up flash GN...

Page 45: ... FPH 1920k1080 pixels 30p recording Approx 17 Mbps When set to SH 1280k720 pixels 60p recording Approx 17 Mbps MP4 When set to FHD 1920k1080 pixels 30 frames sec Approx 20 Mbps When set to HD 1280k720 pixels 30 frames sec Approx 10 Mbps When set to VGA 640k480 pixels 30 frames sec Approx 4 Mbps Quality RAW RAWiFine RAWiStandard Fine Standard MPOiFine MPOiStandard Recording file format Still Pictur...

Page 46: ...rox 396 g 0 87 lb with the card and battery Approx 346 g 0 76 lb camera body Approx 491 g 1 08 lb with the Interchangeable lens H PS14042 card and battery Approx 561 g 1 24 lb with the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 card and battery Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC 32 oF to 104 oF Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Language select ENGLISH ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS Input 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Ou...

Page 47: ... feet Wide to focal length 20 mm to from the focus distance reference line 0 3 m 0 99 feet focal length 21 mm to Tele to from the focus distance reference line Maximum image magnification 0 17k 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 34k Optical Image Stabiliser Available O I S switch None Setting of the Stabilizer is done in Rec menu Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Angle of view 75x Wide to 29x Tele Filter ...

Page 48: ...oups 1 aspherical lens In focus distance 0 3 m 0 99 feet to from the focus distance reference line Maximum image magnification 0 16k 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 32k Optical Image Stabiliser Available O I S switch None Setting of the Stabilizer is done in Rec menu Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Angle of view 75x Wide to 29x Tele Filter diameter 52 mm 2 05 inch Max diameter Approx 60 6 mm 2 39 inc...

Page 49: ...W RSL1 MC Protector DMW LMCH37 2 DMW LMC52 3 ND Filter DMW LND37 2 DMW LND52 3 PL Filter Circular Type DMW LPL37 2 DMW LPL52 3 Lens Cap DMW LFC37 2 DMW LFC52 3 Lens Rear Cap DMW LRC1 Body Cap DMW BDC1 Zoom Lever DMW ZL1 3 Tripod Adaptor 4 DMW TA1 USB connection Cable DMW USBC1 AV Cable DMW AVC1 HDMI mini Cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 Wide conversion lens 0 79k DMW GWC1 2 Tele conversion lens 2 0k DMW ...

Page 50: ...d Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card ...

Page 51: ... CENTER 20421 84th Ave S Kent WA 98032 Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 3 Method of payment check one American Express VISA MasterCard Please do not send cash 2 Items Ordered Quantity Accessory Price Each Description Total Price 6 95 Subtot...

Page 52: ...ion either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes bot...

Page 53: ...EQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO...

Page 54: ...then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY As of January 2012 Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or mak...

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Page 56: ...r license therefrom Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This product uses DynaFont from Dy...

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