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Connecting to other equipment

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Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely

Select the [

] icon in the task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject 

DMC-XXX] (XXX varies by model).

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Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

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If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital 
camera before removing the hardware.

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Connection in the PTP Mode

Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)].
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Data can now be read only from the card in the PC.

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When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode.

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Motion picture cannot be played back in PTP Mode.

Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-G5

Page 1: ...anced features Digital Camera Model No DMC G5 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely VQT4H13 F0612MC0 Register online at www panasonic com regist...

Page 2: ...on 33 Using the Viewfinder 34 Switching the LCD monitor Viewfinder 34 About the Eye Sensor AF 35 Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad 35 Taking a Still picture 36 How to set focus when taking...

Page 3: ...1 Taking Pictures with the Self timer 93 Taking Pictures with Auto Focus 95 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 101 Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF AE Lock 104 Adjusting the White Balance 106 Setti...

Page 4: ...Art 133 High Dynamic 133 Cross Process 134 Toy Effect 134 Miniature Effect 135 Soft Focus 137 Star Filter 137 One Point Color 137 Taking Pictures in Custom Set 139 Registering Personal Menu Settings...

Page 5: ...Mode 159 Rec Quality 160 Picture Mode 161 Continuous AF 161 Ex Tele Conv 161 Wind Cut 161 Mic Level Disp 162 Mic Level Adj 162 Flkr Decrease 162 Using the Custom Menu 163 Playback Editing Playing Bac...

Page 6: ...ng VIERA Link HDMI 195 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 197 Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder 201 Printing the Pictures 202 Others Optional accessories 206 LC...

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 hand...

Page 8: ...n the text Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text The card is optional Descriptio...

Page 9: ...4 13 Q MENU button P68 14 AF AE LOCK button P104 Fn1 button P113 15 Rear dial P14 16 Touch screen LCD monitor P13 17 Playback button P56 18 button P63 Fn2 button P113 19 MENU SET button P14 64 20 Curs...

Page 10: ...tus indicator P29 32 Intelligent Auto button P42 33 Motion picture button P53 34 Tripod mount P217 A tripod with a screw length of 5 5 mm 0 22 inch or more may damage this unit if attached 35 Card Bat...

Page 11: ...O I S H FS014042 LUMIX G VARIO 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH MEGA O I S H FS45150 LUMIX G VARIO 45 150 mm F4 0 5 6 ASPH MEGA O I S 1 Lens surface 2 Zoom lever P81 3 Focus lever P101 4 Contact point 5 Lens fi...

Page 12: ...s This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects Taking pictures at a high ang...

Page 13: ...with hard pointed tips such as ball point pens Do not operate with your fingernails Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others Do not scratch or press th...

Page 14: ...he right is displayed Even on menu screens etc on which the guide is not displayed you can make settings and selections by operating the buttons There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial rotating left...

Page 15: ...item Exit the menu after it is set Function Lever Item Settings AUTO When the lens is replaced the camera automatically assigns the setting suitable for the lens in use When using an interchangeable...

Page 16: ...control function P48 Stabilizer P78 Touch zoom P83 Shading Comp P155 Quick AF P166 Power Zoom Lens P169 The interchangeable lens H PS14042 H FS014042 or H FS45150 is compatible with the Auto Focus an...

Page 17: ...ection of the arrow to detach them Do not put your hands inside the mount 2 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 ar...

Page 18: ...p so that the lens contact point does not get scratched Note It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector optional to protect the lens surface when carrying P208 Detaching the l...

Page 19: ...ame with the interchangeable lens H FS014042 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 T...

Page 20: ...en 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 o...

Page 21: ...s 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...

Page 22: ...arged 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 ma...

Page 23: ...each recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval tim...

Page 24: ...ds 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 When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Recordable time Approx 15...

Page 25: ...re environments such as on ski slopes Using the AUTO of LCD Mode or MODE1 of LCD Mode When flash is used repeatedly When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly ch...

Page 26: ...il you hear a click while being careful about the direction in which you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright B Do not touch the connection termina...

Page 27: ...ion no further data writing deletion or formatting is possible The ability to write delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position The data on the card may be...

Page 28: ...ailable recording time varies depending on the subjects Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with PSH in AVCHD is 29 minutes 59 seconds Maximum time to record motion pictures continuous...

Page 29: ...the travel destination You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching Touch to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time To set the display order and the tim...

Page 30: ...battery Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built in battery Note If the clock is not set the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with...

Page 31: ...Select the mode by rotating the mode dial Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto M...

Page 32: ...Priority AE Mode P117 The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set Shutter Priority AE Mode P118 The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you...

Page 33: ...when you record with the camera vertically orientated When you play back the recording the recording is automatically displayed in vertical orientation Only available when Rotate Disp P75 is set to ON...

Page 34: ...sensor is disabled during motion picture playback and slide show Switching the LCD monitor Viewfinder manually Press LVF LCD to switch the monitor screen A LVF LCD Fn3 button B Eye sensor When LVF LC...

Page 35: ...uch Settings P171 in the Custom menu to ON when the viewfinder is in use you can use the LCD monitor as the TouchPad Touch the LCD monitor to move the AF area on the viewfinder to a desired position P...

Page 36: ...scene recommended Description of settings AFS Subject is still Scenery anniversary photograph etc AFS is an abbreviation of Auto Focus Single Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is pres...

Page 37: ...mm to 0 3 m 0 99 feet focal length 21 mm to Tele to When the interchangeable lens H FS014042 is used 0 3 m 0 99 feet to When the interchangeable lens H FS45150 is used 0 9 m 2 95 feet to Subjects and...

Page 38: ...Shutter speed Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved except when set to flash When the image is correctly focused the picture will...

Page 39: ...performed on the spot touched when the Metering Mode P151 is set to At the edge of the screen the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location Taking pictures using the Touch...

Page 40: ...display E Turned off viewfinder style Screen will switch as follows Example of display on viewfinder F With information detailed information G With information H With information detailed information...

Page 41: ...Vertical direction Correcting downward tilt When the tilt of the camera is little the indicator changes to green When recording with a vertical orientation the display automatically switches to a ver...

Page 42: ...elligent Auto Plus Mode P46 At the time of purchase the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode Light turns off during recording button i...

Page 43: ...tance and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the Scene detection has been identified as the shutter speed will be slower than normal Take care not to move the camera while taking...

Page 44: ...F Assist Lamp Because the camera makes the optimal settings automatically the following menus are disabled For the setting method of the menu refer to P64 Note The Backlight Compensation When there is...

Page 45: ...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 3 Touch Set The Creative Control Mode f...

Page 46: ...in Intelligent Auto Mode 2 Touch iA MODE 3 Select and then touch Set 1 Touch 2 Touch to display the setting screen The setting screen can also be displayed from the recording screen by pressing rear d...

Page 47: ...a bluish color Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial Touch again to return to the recording screen You can also return to the recording screen by pressing the cursor button 1 Note I...

Page 48: ...focus 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 4 Record pictures or motion pictures De...

Page 49: ...and the blurriness may not change When recording dark scenes in rooms etc the aperture may remain fully open and leave the defocus state unchanged even when you move the slide bar from end to end Depe...

Page 50: ...eater freedom by changing various settings in the Rec menu Set the mode dial to Note The shutter speed is automatically set between about 20 seconds and 1 4000th of a second in the following cases Whe...

Page 51: ...ift indication disappears Program Shift is easily canceled by setting Fn Button Set on the Custom menu to One Push AE P116 Example of Program Shift When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Note...

Page 52: ...und may be recorded when the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture It is recommended to record with Continuous AF in the Motion Picture menu set to OFF if the sound of operation both...

Page 53: ...VCHD or MP4 formats AVCHD You can record high definition quality images with this format It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc AVCHD Progressive The PSH in AVCHD is a m...

Page 54: ...u end motion picture recording after a short time when using Miniature Effect of the Creative Control Mode the camera may go on recording for a certain period Please continue to hold the camera until...

Page 55: ...o take pictures using the Touch Shutter function P39 Item Settings Motion picture priorities Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of S 2 M The picture quality may be different to S 2 M of sta...

Page 56: ...finger on the left or right sides of the screen after forwarding rewinding a picture Pictures are displayed reduced in size To finish playback Press again press the motion picture button or press the...

Page 57: ...switched by rotating the rear dial Playback screen can also be switched by sliding the function lever Switch the screen by touching if these are displayed on the slide bar Screen can be switched by dr...

Page 58: ...layed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback Displaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback 1 Touch on the Multi Playback screen 2 Touch to select the month to be played...

Page 59: ...ect ratios Images with different numbers of recorded pixels Images with a different rotation direction when Rotate Disp is set to ON Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part you want to enlarge firmly 1...

Page 60: ...monitor to make the display reappear 2 It is not displayed during the Playback Zoom while playing back a motion picture or during slide show 3 This is displayed if Highlight P165 in the Custom menu is...

Page 61: ...it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC use the PHOTOfunSTUDIO software on the CD ROM supplied Motion pictures recor...

Page 62: ...et to S 2 M Aspect Ratio set to W and Quality set to Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality While recording MP4 using VGA the ability to create st...

Page 63: ...operation can be performed by pressing 2 Touch Delete Single Confirmation screen is displayed Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes To delete multiple pictures up to 100 or all the pictures 1 In Play...

Page 64: ...c menu change Quality from A to 1 Press MENU SET The top menu screen is displayed 2 Touch the menu icon Setting menu items Menu Description of settings Rec P147 to 158 This menu lets you set the aspec...

Page 65: ...and press the dial It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom You can also move to the next screen by sliding the function lever You can also move to the next screen by pressing DISP 4...

Page 66: ...e g Switching to the Setup menu from Rec menu Touch or another of the menu toggle icons A Select a menu item next and set it When operating buttons 1 Press 2 of the cursor button 2 Press 4 of the cur...

Page 67: ...mages recorded using another device cannot be used as the background 1 Select Menu Background on the Setup menu P64 2 Select and touch background color You can select the background color from four co...

Page 68: ...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...

Page 69: ...d by touching Items that can be set are as follows 3 Touch Exit It will return to screen of above step 1 Touch Exit to switch to the recording screen Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item Rec m...

Page 70: ...screen set by the time difference from the home area Clock Set World Time Set the time in your home area and travel destination You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record t...

Page 71: ...ra to a TV the volume of the TV speakers does not change Travel Date Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the travel destination can be set You can display the number of d...

Page 72: ...the Recording Mode When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc the LCD monitor becomes darker even if LCD Mode is set to MODE2 The initial setting when using the AC adaptor optional i...

Page 73: ...ll turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery Sleep Mode The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on...

Page 74: ...onal AUTO The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV 1080p The progressive method with 1080 available scan lines is used for output 1080i The interlace m...

Page 75: ...ink Settings that allow this unit to be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable optio...

Page 76: ...00 format the card first and then use this function to reset the file number A reset screen for the folder number will then appear Select Yes to reset the folder number When the recording setting is r...

Page 77: ...n the camera again If the card cannot be formatted please try another card before contacting your nearest Service Center Pixel Refresh It will perform optimisation of imaging device and image processi...

Page 78: ...from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen We recommend using a tripod Slow Sync Slow Sync Red Eye Reduction Clear Nightscape Cool Night Sky Warm Glowing Ni...

Page 79: ...er button When there is a lot of jitter When the zoom magnification is high When using the Digital Zoom When taking pictures while following a moving subject When the shutter speed becomes slower to t...

Page 80: ...io setting 2 When recording quality setting PSH FSH FPH or FHD is selected When SH or HD is selected Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 3 6k When VGA is selected Extended Tele Conversion f...

Page 81: ...nlarges distant subject Move to W side Widens angle of view The zoom speed varies depending on how far you move the zoom lever Rotate to T side Enlarges distant subject Rotate to W side Widens angle o...

Page 82: ...tting to the mode you wish to record in When using the Digital Zoom we recommend using a tripod and the self timer P93 for taking pictures Extended Tele Conversion for still picture and Digital Zoom c...

Page 83: ...rt power zoom the zoom operation is limited to Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recoding 1 Touch 2 Touch The slide bar is displayed 3 Perform zoom operations by dragging the slide bar The zo...

Page 84: ...nd flash is activated Switching to the appropriate flash setting Item Description of settings Forced Flash On The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions Use this when you...

Page 85: ...ure Priority AE Mode Shutter Priority AE Mode Manual Exposure Mode Creative Control Mode Scene Guide Mode Clear Portrait Silky Skin Backlit Softness Clear in Backlight Relaxing Tone Sweet Child s Face...

Page 86: ...heck the distance to the subject when taking a picture The distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens and the distance to which light from the flash is delivered vary depending on the l...

Page 87: ...cient flash will not provide the appropriate level of exposure and may result in a picture that is too white or dark You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RE...

Page 88: ...iew or playback screen The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the subject When the a...

Page 89: ...card becomes full However the burst speed will become slower halfway The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio the picture size the setting for the quality and the type of card used The Bur...

Page 90: ...ctures as well Depending on the brightness of the subject the second picture and subsequent pictures may be brighter or darker When the burst speed is set to H when Focus Mode is AFF or AFC M or L the...

Page 91: ...ry time the shutter button is pressed With Auto Bracket Step 3 1 3 Sequence 0 s r 1 Press 4 2 Touch Auto Bracket icon etc 3 Touch the step 4 Touch Set 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 3 EV...

Page 92: ...taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range the pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range The exposure may be compensated incorrectly de...

Page 93: ...Item Settings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed When us...

Page 94: ...and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds or 2 seconds When is selected the self timer indicator blinks again after the first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 2 seco...

Page 95: ...2 Press 2 3 Touch the item AF area selection screen is displayed when 4 is pressed while or is selected For operation in the AF area selection screen refer to P99 4 Touch Set Note It cannot be set to...

Page 96: ...d size of the AF area can be changed P99 When is selected and Metering Mode is set to multiple the camera will adjust the exposure to suit the person s face P151 Under certain picture taking condition...

Page 97: ...n will switch every time 2 is pressed in the Intelligent Auto or Mode Note Exposure is adjusted in accordance with the locked subject when Metering Mode is set to P151 If it fails to lock AF area will...

Page 98: ...the shutter button halfway move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway and then take the picture Only when the Focus Mode is set to AFS You can achieve a more p...

Page 99: ...a with the same function as is displayed in the touched position when the is selected Setting of the AF area is cleared when is touched When selecting The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and t...

Page 100: ...uching Reset will bring the focus position back to the center position On the assist screen it is also possible to record a picture by touching Move the AF area easily with Direct Focus Area function...

Page 101: ...larged MF Assist A When MF Guide on the Custom menu is set to ON and you focus manually the MF guide B is displayed on the screen You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side or the fa...

Page 102: ...e screen is magnified You can change the magnification by touching or rotating the rear dial Moving the enlarged area The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen P13 or pressing the cursor b...

Page 103: ...stance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject it may become difficult to focus on it again The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly Thi...

Page 104: ...eled Only the exposure is locked in the default setting 3 While pressing AF AE LOCK move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully A AE Lock indication When AE is set a...

Page 105: ...rding begins During motion picture recording only cancellation of AF Lock can be performed AE Lock is canceled when motion picture recording begins The exposure is set even if the brightness of the su...

Page 106: ...ss 1 2 Touch the White Balance The item can be switched by touching 3 Touch Set It will operate as AWB during motion picture recording Item Recording conditions AWB Automatic adjustment V When taking...

Page 107: ...cape Cool Night Sky Warm Glowing Nightscape Artistic Nightscape Glittering Illuminations Clear Night Portrait Appetizing Food Cute Dessert When Direct Focus Area P100 is set to ON the operations on th...

Page 108: ...You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin As the color temperature increases...

Page 109: ...Balance icon on the screen will change to blue If you finely adjust the White Balance to G_ green or M magenta _ green or magenta appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen The White Balance...

Page 110: ...ouch to set the bracket Horizontal A to B Vertical G_ to Mj Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial 2 Touch Set Note is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White...

Page 111: ...SO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness Maximum ISO1600 Intelligent The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness Maximum ISO...

Page 112: ...t The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully Note For the focu...

Page 113: ...ttons Exit the menu after it is set Rec menu Recording functions One Push AE P116 Preview P115 Level Gauge P41 Focus Area Set Photo Style P147 Aspect Ratio P149 Picture Size P149 Quality P150 Focus Mo...

Page 114: ...sible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist Playback can be set to Fn1 and Fn3 In Miniature Effect One Point Color of Creative Control Mode Fn2 cannot be used Fn4 and F...

Page 115: ...t Fn Button Set in the Custom menu to Preview This is the procedure for setting Fn2 2 Switch to confirmation screen by pressing Fn2 Screen is switched every time Fn2 is pressed Depth of field properti...

Page 116: ...an aperture ring Note In Program AE Mode you can cancel program shift by pressing function button Easily set aperture shutter speed for suitable exposure One Push AE How to tell if the exposure is no...

Page 117: ...te The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ Check the pictures on the playback screen Rotate the rear dial to display the Expo Meter Unsuitable areas of the range are displaye...

Page 118: ...isplayed in red If the exposure is not adequate the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed halfway Display of the shutter speed will count down when...

Page 119: ...aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen T...

Page 120: ...tance does not appear This cannot be used when Electronic Shutter is set to ON Note The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ Check the pictures on the playback screen Rotate t...

Page 121: ...because the camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting Items other than the picture quality adjustment in Photo Style Sensitivity Metering Mode Digital Zoom Although white balance is fi...

Page 122: ...face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger look Note If you are using a lens with the zoom function you can enhance the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance bet...

Page 123: ...oo bright or too dark Relaxing Tone The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood Sweet Child s Face Moderate background defocusing and skin tone highlighted draws attention to the child s...

Page 124: ...Bright Blue Sky On a sunny day the overall screen brightness is increased to create a vibrant image of the blue sky Romantic Sunset Glow The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the sky j...

Page 125: ...accentuate the nightscape Note We recommend using a tripod and the self timer The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction Noise ma...

Page 126: ...We recommend using a tripod and the self timer The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction Noise may become visible when you take p...

Page 127: ...and avoid using it Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping The focus range is different depending on lens used Refer to Abou...

Page 128: ...ripod and the self timer For close up recording we recommend that you close the flash and avoid using it Cute Dessert The overall screen brightness is set higher to enhance the cuteness of the dessert...

Page 129: ...faster shutter speed prevents blur and captures a clear image of the fast moving animal Clear Sports Shot The faster shutter speed prevents blur for example at sporting events Monochrome A monochrome...

Page 130: ...3 Touch Set Adjust the effect to fit your preferences The strength and colors of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences 1 Touch 2 Touch to display the setting screen The settings s...

Page 131: ...ff White Balance will be fixed to AWB and Sensitivity will be fixed to AUTO In Creative Control Mode you can adjust brightness You can set defocus control by touching on the recording screen and then...

Page 132: ...This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts Expressive Items that can be set Freshness Understated colors Pop colors Retro Items that can be set Color Yel...

Page 133: ...ontrast look This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts Sepia Items that can be set Contrast Low contrast High contrast Dynamic Monochrome Items that can be set Contras...

Page 134: ...eripheral brightness to give the impression of a toy camera Cross Process Items that can be set Color Green tone Blue emphasized Yellow tone Red tone Touch to select the color balance you wish to gene...

Page 135: ...f the in focus portion 1 Touch 2 Touch to display the setting screen You can also display the setting screen by touching the screen on the recording screen You can also display the setting screen by p...

Page 136: ...approximately 10 times When switching to Recording Mode please check the available recording time When the Focus Mode is set to MF move the focused location to the in focus portion 4 Touch the in focu...

Page 137: ...of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus Note Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are dropping Star Filter Items that can be set Length...

Page 138: ...ch to display the setting screen You can also display the setting screen by pressing Fn2 3 Touch the part where you want to leave the color Touch Reset to return the setting of the color to leave in t...

Page 139: ...Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially Example of registering the settings of the Recording Mode and menus etc to 1 Make settings 2 Register Refer to P1...

Page 140: ...ttings Registering custom settings Preparations Set in advance the Recording Mode you wish to save and select the desired menu settings on the camera Custom set Description of settings The settings ar...

Page 141: ...screen A Display custom settings When changing the menu settings Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the mode dial set to or To change the registered s...

Page 142: ...re information can be attached to only the first picture You cannot use Face Recog in the following cases Clear Nightscape Cool Night Sky Warm Glowing Nightscape Artistic Nightscape Glittering Illumin...

Page 143: ...face images is displayed when is touched Face Settings Point of recording when registering the face images Face front with eyes open and mouth closed making sure the outline of the face the eyes or t...

Page 144: ...t section on P146 Age It is possible to register the birthday 1 Touch SET 2 Set the Year Month Day by touching for each item and touch Set Add Images To add additional face images Add Images 1 Touch A...

Page 145: ...u after it is set Change or delete the information for a registered person Item Description of settings Info Edit Changing the information of an already registered person Perform step 5 in Face Settin...

Page 146: ...ter characters Touch to switch text between A capitals a small case 1 numbers and special characters Touching will move the position of the text input cursor left and right You can also move left and...

Page 147: ...gent Auto or Mode is selected Note In Intelligent Auto or Mode the setting will be reset to Standard when the camera is switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on and off In Scene Gu...

Page 148: ...g Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Setting can be registered in Custom Item Effect Contrast r Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in th...

Page 149: ...to P82 to check the modes that cannot be used with Extended Tele Conversion The picture size will be fixed to S when Burst Rate is set to SH Aspect Ratio Settings Description of settings X Aspect Rat...

Page 150: ...wing effects are not reflected in RAW images Photo Style i Dynamic Red Eye Removal i Resolution Color Space Rec menu Scene Guide Mode Creative Control Mode images are recorded with a smaller data volu...

Page 151: ...ng the shutter button You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs The angle of view becomes narrow slightly whe...

Page 152: ...the maximum range of effect i Dynamic does not work when HDR is set to ON Settings Note Refer to P84 for details Applicable modes When Red Eye Reduction is selected Digital Red Eye Correction is perfo...

Page 153: ...ffect of Flash Synchro may deteriorate You cannot set or when Flash Synchro is set to 2ND Applicable modes Adjust the flash output if the recorded pictures are too bright or too dark Note You can adju...

Page 154: ...3200 OFF Note It will work when the Sensitivity is set to AUTO or ISO Limit Set is disabled in the following cases Clear Nightscape Cool Night Sky Warm Glowing Nightscape Scene Guide Mode When recordi...

Page 155: ...rk When recording motion pictures When Burst Rate is set to SH When Electronic Shutter is set to ON Applicable modes When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens characteristics you can r...

Page 156: ...ppear distorted on the picture taken Use of a tripod is recommended Electronic Shutter is disabled when Burst Rate is set to SH You can turn off the shutter sound at E Shutter Vol in Beep P71 Be sure...

Page 157: ...s fixed to sRGB when recording motion pictures Settings OFF Note Refer to P78 for details Refer to P142 for details Color Space Settings Description of settings sRGB Color space is set to sRGB color s...

Page 158: ...l Age and Name Select the OFF setting in step 1 Note Still pictures recorded during motion picture recording motion picture priorities P55 will not record age or name The age and name can be printed o...

Page 159: ...ation for the corresponding setting in the Rec menu Motion Picture menu is not displayed in the following cases Glistening Water Glittering Illuminations Soft Image of a Flower Scene Guide Mode Soft F...

Page 160: ...lume of data for definite period of time is changed automatically depending on the subject to record Therefore the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded Rec Quality...

Page 161: ...o P52 for details Settings ON OFF Note Refer to P80 for details Applicable modes This prevents the recording of wind noise automatically Settings AUTO OFF Note Sound quality may be different than usua...

Page 162: ...fect in Creative Control Mode Applicable modes Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels Note Not available with Miniature Effect in Creative Control Mode Applicable modes The shutter speed c...

Page 163: ...er to P34 for details Refer to P113 for details Refer to P15 for details Cust Set Mem AF AE LOCK Fn1 LVF LCD Fn3 Fn Button Set Function Lever AUTO ZOOM EXP Q MENU Switch the setting method of Quick Me...

Page 164: ...n dark places The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc Histogram T...

Page 165: ...Position can be set by dragging the on the guide line When it is difficult to move the guide line on the screen edge by touch operation use the cursor button to set the position Direct touch operation...

Page 166: ...offer Manual Focus With some Four Third lenses that do not support contrast AF Expo Meter Set whether or not to display the exposure meter ON OFF AF AE Lock AE AF AF AE AF AE Lock Hold This will set t...

Page 167: ...n it is out of focus ON You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus OFF This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the shutter button i...

Page 168: ...may be greatly blocked and it may become harder to focus when a lens with large diameter is used The setting for the AF Assist Lamp is fixed to OFF in the following cases Distinct Scenery Bright Blue...

Page 169: ...his setting ON the zoom will stop at positions corresponding to predetermined distances Step Zoom is disabled during motion picture recording ON OFF e g When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used...

Page 170: ...ically to viewfinder display when an eye or object gets near the viewfinder using an eye sensor It will return to LCD monitor display when it goes away Sensitivity This will set the sensitivity of the...

Page 171: ...Remaining Time This will display the available recording time for motion pictures Touch Settings Enables disables the Touch operation When set to OFF no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displ...

Page 172: ...not to display the dial operation guide ON OFF Menu Guide Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to and ON Displays the selection screen for the Scene Guide or the Creative Control...

Page 173: ...ng the cursor button 3 to allows you to play back burst pictures Display at the right of the screen while playing back corresponds to 3 4 2 1 on the cursor button Operations during Burst Picture Group...

Page 174: ...r Multi 4 Select an image with burst icon and perform editing 1 Select a picture with a burst icon and then touch 2 Press MENU SET to display the Playback menu 3 Touch the menu item 4 Touch Single or...

Page 175: ...ther a slide show composed of only still pictures only motion pictures only 3D pictures etc We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a TV 1 Select Slide Show o...

Page 176: ...Only or during the slide show for in Category Selection Even if Effect is set it does not work during a slide show of Burst Picture Group While viewing pictures in Portrait Mode vertical some selecti...

Page 177: ...es depending on the Recording Mode Some motion pictures may not be played back 4 Touch Set Playback Mode Recording information e g Scene Detection or Scene Guide Modes Face Recog i Portrait i Night Po...

Page 178: ...s comments using the PHOTOfunSTUDIO bundled software on the CD ROM supplied You can set up to 100 pictures at one time with Multi You cannot use Title Edit for the following pictures Motion pictures P...

Page 179: ...an image 2 Touch Set Multi setting 1 Touch a picture repeat Selection will be canceled by touching the same picture again 2 Touch OK Item Description of settings Shooting Date W O TIME Stamp the year...

Page 180: ...oto shop or on the printer You can set up to 100 pictures at one time in Multi The picture quality may deteriorate when text stamping is carried out Depending on the printer being used some characters...

Page 181: ...order of pictures will change if divided It is recommended to search these motion pictures by using Calendar Playback P58 or Video Only in the Playback Mode You cannot use Video Divide for the follow...

Page 182: ...res Burst Picture Group Pictures stamped with Text Stamp Pictures taken with or Resize 3 Select the picture and size Single setting 1 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set...

Page 183: ...lso be performed by rotating the rear dial 4 Touch Set Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed Note The picture quality of the cropped p...

Page 184: ...The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90o Touch The picture rotates counter clockwise in steps of 90o Exit the menu after it is set Note When you play back pictures on a PC they cannot be display...

Page 185: ...ion screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Exit the menu after it is executed In Playback Mode the Cancel Mode is disabled Note You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites You may not...

Page 186: ...P64 2 Touch Single or Multi 4 Touch to set the number of prints and then touch Set When Multi has been selected repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture It is not possible to use the same setting for a m...

Page 187: ...the printer The date print feature is disabled for pictures that are stamped with text Note The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999 Depending on the printer the date print settings of the printe...

Page 188: ...es 1 Select Face Rec Edit on the Playback menu P64 2 Touch REPLACE or DELETE 3 Drag the screen horizontally to select an image and then touch Set 4 Touch the name of the person you wish to edit 5 When...

Page 189: ...ommended to use a tripod or a flash to record steady pictures When a distance to the subject is 0 6 m 1 97 feet to approximately 1 m 3 29 feet horizontal disparity becomes too great and you may not se...

Page 190: ...usable Rec menu Picture Size 2 Quality 3 Focus Mode HDR i Dynamic Red Eye Removal i Resolution Shading Comp Digital Zoom SH of Burst Rate Stabilizer 2 The setting is fixed as shown below 3 When attach...

Page 191: ...ing only the still pictures recorded in 3D Select 3D in Slide Show in the Playback menu P175 Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D 1 Select the picture recorded in 3D 2 Sele...

Page 192: ...t a 3D picture thumbnail it may take a few seconds for playback to start After playback the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear When viewing 3D pictures your eyes may become tired if...

Page 193: ...direction A HDMI mini cable optional B HDMI socket C AV cable optional D Yellow to the video input socket E White to the audio input socket F Align the marks and insert Preparations Turn this unit an...

Page 194: ...riority when both AV cable optional and HDMI mini cable optional are connected The connection with the USB connection cable supplied will take priority when you connect the USB connection cable suppli...

Page 195: ...ame for EZ Sync This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable...

Page 196: ...trol for the TV to switch the input channel For details on how to switch input please read the operating instructions for the TV If VIERA Link does not work properly refer to page 229 Note If you are...

Page 197: ...below support site http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html PC that can be used The unit can be connected to any PC capable of recognising a mass storage device Windows support Windows 7 W...

Page 198: ...in the Setup menu in advance the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the USB Mode selection screen When the camera has been connected to the PC with USB Mode set to Pi...

Page 199: ...tent folder structure on the card of this unit is as follows AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or folder We recommend using PHOTOfunSTUDIO on the CD ROM supplied...

Page 200: ...his icon may not be displayed If the icon is not displayed check that Access is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the digital camera before removing the hardware Connection in the PTP Mode Set USB M...

Page 201: ...ntent will be played back in standard rather than high definition picture quality Note When you play back motion pictures on 4 3 aspect ratio TV you must set TV Aspect P74 on this unit to 4 3 before s...

Page 202: ...ic USB connection cable DMW USBC1 optional A USB connection cable supplied B Align the marks and insert 2 Touch PictBridge PTP Note Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor option...

Page 203: ...i Select Multiple pictures are printed at one time Select the picture you wish to print Touch the same picture again to cancel the selection After the pictures have been selected touch OK Select All P...

Page 204: ...rinting the date cannot be printed on the picture Depending on the printer the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case When printing images with a text stam...

Page 205: ...e indication lights orange during printing After finishing printing make sure there are no problems with the printer If the number of prints is high the pictures may be printed several times In this c...

Page 206: ...ernal flashes without communication functions with the camera DMC G5 It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash If you want to use the external flash in Auto Mode use an external flash...

Page 207: ...When attaching the external flash do not hold only the external flash because it may detach from the camera If you use the external flash when the White Balance is set to finely adjust the White Bala...

Page 208: ...remote shutter DMW RSL1 optional you can avoid jitter camera shake when using a tripod and you can keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with B Bulb or Burst Mode The remote shutter wor...

Page 209: ...shes red Focus P37 Lights green 13 Touch tab P171 2 14 Touch zoom P83 2 15 Touch Shutter P39 2 16 Fn4 Function button P114 2 17 Fn5 Function button P114 2 18 Number of recordable pictures 3 P28 19 Dia...

Page 210: ...Lock P104 54 Mic level display P162 Age 7 P158 Location 6 P71 55 Name 7 P158 Number of days that have passed since the departure date 6 P71 56 Simultaneous recording indicator P55 57 Digital Zoom P80...

Page 211: ...the departure date P71 18 Currently retrieving information icon P220 19 Stamped with text indication P179 Elapsed playback time P61 1 20 Favorites P185 Cable disconnection warning icon P202 21 Folder...

Page 212: ...ely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor a...

Page 213: ...he camera Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it Removing dirt on the image sensor The image sensor is very precise and delicate so be sure to observe the following when you do have to cl...

Page 214: ...it This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity If the temperature is too high or too low the operating time of the battery will become shorter Always remove the battery af...

Page 215: ...rger and battery clean About 3D recording With the 3D interchangeable lens attached do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance The 3D effects may be more pronounced and therefore...

Page 216: ...ard completely It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before transfer...

Page 217: ...n you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod Make sure that the screw on the t...

Page 218: ...a on a PC etc P77 Data will be deleted Lens not found or shoot w o lens in Custom menu is set to off When using a Leica lens mount adaptor DMW MA2M DMW MA3R optional set Shoot w o Lens P172 to ON in t...

Page 219: ...SC PAL data on this card If you want to delete some pictures format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc P77 Insert a different card Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of...

Page 220: ...new information and reconstruct the burst groups The currently retrieving information icon may be displayed in the playback screen for long period of time when there are many image files and deletion...

Page 221: ...u want to be able to take a picture when you press the shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused set Focus Priority in the Custom menu to OFF P167 Picture might look whitish when lens or...

Page 222: ...e recommend using a tripod and the self timer P93 when taking pictures with a slow shutter speed Are you using a lens which supports the stabilizer function P16 Is there any memory remaining on the ca...

Page 223: ...the subject contains sections that differ in color to the surroundings touch those sections or the main colors of the subject to set the AF frame P97 Is your finger covering up the speaker P10 Stripi...

Page 224: ...ding Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast but this is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor This is not a malfunction With recording in a qu...

Page 225: ...he firmware of the digital camera at the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc download When using this lens with another make of digital cameras the Optical Image Stabilizer funct...

Page 226: ...a is connected to a PC or printer This is not a malfunction These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures In dark places noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor This is a cha...

Page 227: ...er picture taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above P77 Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will...

Page 228: ...rizontally or vertically or they may be displayed with their edges cut off Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV Connect the camera...

Page 229: ...mera connected to the PC correctly Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly Set to PC in USB Mode P73 198 Turn this unit off and on Disconnect the USB connection cable Connect it again while the c...

Page 230: ...by zoom operation or moving the camera but there is no effect on recording The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture This is not a malfunction Press MENU SET select the Setup men...

Page 231: ...n action the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation If you insert or remove the battery before turning off this unit the folder and file n...

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