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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF8K Basic Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 6

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SQT1286 (ENG)

Contents

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

• Cautions for Use ..............................4

Preparation/Basic

Care of the camera ...............................7
Standard Accessories ..........................8
Names and Functions of
Components........................................10
Preparation..........................................12

• Attaching the Shoulder Strap .........12
• Charging the Battery ......................13
• Inserting/Removing the Battery......13
• Inserting/Removing the Card

(Optional).......................................14

• Formatting the card

(initialisation)..................................14

• Changing the Lens.........................15
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......16

Basic Operations ................................17

• Monitor ...........................................17
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....17
• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording

Mode) ............................................18

• Function buttons (Assigning

frequently used functions to the
buttons)..........................................18

• Touch screen (Touch operations)...19
• [REC. SETTING RESET] button

(Resetting the recording
settings) .........................................19

Calling frequently-used menus
instantly (Quick Menu) .......................20
Setting the Menu.................................20

Recording

Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode).......21
Taking Pictures of Yourself
([Self Shot]) .........................................23

Taking Pictures with Manual
Focus .................................................. 24
Recording Motion Picture ................. 26

Playback

Playing Back Pictures ....................... 27
Playing Back Motion Pictures........... 27
Deleting Pictures................................ 28
Using the [Playback] Menu ............... 29

Wi-Fi

What you can do with the Wi-Fi

R

function............................................... 30
Connecting to a smartphone/
tablet.................................................... 31
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet................................................... 32

Others

Downloading software....................... 34
Monitor Display .................................. 35
Menu list ............................................. 37
Troubleshooting................................. 39
Specifications..................................... 43
Digital Camera Accessory System ... 49
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ....................................... 50

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Summary of Contents for LUMIX DMC-GF8K

Page 1: ...MC GF8K DMC GF8W Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format in the supplied CD ROM SQT1286 F0116YD0 ...

Page 2: ... private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted Information for Your Safety Product identification marking For Thailand only This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC NBTC technical requirement WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Do not expose this unit to rain moisture dripping or s...

Page 3: ...ease 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 above 60 xC or incinerate 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 How to replace the Fus...

Page 4: ...c 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 elect...

Page 5: ...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 batte...

Page 6: ...18 Touch screen Touch operations 19 REC SETTING RESET button Resetting the recording settings 19 Calling frequently used menus instantly Quick Menu 20 Setting the Menu 20 Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode 21 Taking Pictures of Yourself Self Shot 23 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus 24 Recording Motion Picture 26 Playback Playing Back Pictures 27 Playing B...

Page 7: ... the mount of the digital camera body Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus it may cause a malfunction or damage About Condensation When the lens or 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...

Page 8: ...ry in the text Charge the battery before use 6 Battery Charger Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text 7 AC Cable In Saudi Arabia always use A 8 USB Connection Cable 9 CD ROM Operating Instructions for advanced features 10 Shoulder Strap 1 This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions 2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase 3 This is attache...

Page 9: ...cription in these operating instructions 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 DMC GF8K DMC GF8W 1 2 3 4 H FS12032 H FS12032 SYF0014 H FS35100 VFC4605 SYA0025 DE A98B K2CT3YY00034 K2CQ2YY00082 DMW BLH7E SFM0123 VFC5071 5 9 10 6 7 8 VYF3562 VYF3576 VYF3562 VYF3576 K1HY08YY0031 ...

Page 10: ...your finger Doing so may make sound difficult to record 7 Flash 8 Focus distance reference mark 9 Wi Fi button P31 Fn1 button P18 10 Shoulder strap eyelet P12 11 Status indicator P16 Wi Fi connection lamp The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on and lights blue when it is connected to Wi Fi 12 Intelligent Auto lamp P21 13 Lens fitting mark P15 14 Sensor 15 Mount 16 Lens lock pin 17 Lens ...

Page 11: ...the control dial is indicated as follows 27 MENU SET button P20 28 DISP button Each time this is pressed the display on the monitor is switched 29 Delete button P28 Quick Menu Return button P20 30 REC SETTING RESET button P19 Use this button to restore the default recording settings 31 Tripod mount It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5 5 mm or more ...

Page 12: ... 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 H FS12032 H FS35100 1 Lens surface 2 Tele 3 Zoom ring 4 Wide 5 ...

Page 13: ...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 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BLH7E If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product Being careful about the batter...

Page 14: ...lish only Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 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 Select Format in the Setup menu Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Inserting Removing the Card Optional SD Memory Card 512 MB to 2 GB S...

Page 15: ...hanging the Lens 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 35 mm to 100 mm H FS35100 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...

Page 16: ...ress 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 Setting Date Time Clock Set ...

Page 17: ...rture 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 Press the shutter button fully push it in further and take the picture When the image is correctly focused the picture will be taken since the Focus Re...

Page 18: ...y 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 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 al...

Page 19: ...nlarge or together reduce with two fingers 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 Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected When the recording settings are reset the following settin...

Page 20: ...ce the setting is complete You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway Setting the Menu 1 Press MENU SET 2 Press 3 4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press MENU SET 3 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 Close the menu Press or press t...

Page 21: ...ed with the mode dial 2 Align the screen with the subject When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its colour changes to the usual red Automatic scene detection Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode 1 Press MENU SET 2 Press 2 3 Press 3 4 to select the or tab 4 Press 1 to select or an...

Page 22: ...and normal operation 2 Rotate the control dial to set the blurriness Recording Mode This mode enables you to change the brightness and colour tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera Setting brightness 1 Press 3 to display the setting screen Each press of 3 switches among brightness setting Defocus Control and end operation 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust brightness Sett...

Page 23: ...6 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture Look at the lens when recording Be careful not to look at the light from the flash and the AF Assist Lamp directly Soft Skin Makes people s faces look brighter and their skin tones look softer Filter Select Adds an image effect filter suited for Self Shot Mode Defocusing Blurs the background of detected faces N...

Page 24: ...s position and press MENU SET The assist screen is displayed enlarging the area MF Assist Pressing DISP resets the focus position back to the centre When using an interchangeable lens H FS12032 with no focus ring Press 1 Focuses on close up subjects Press 2 Focuses on distant subjects A Slide bar These operations are possible only on the focus adjustment screen Pressing and holding 2 1 will increa...

Page 25: ...rations after pressing 4 to display the screen that lets you set the area to be enlarged 5 Press the shutter button halfway The assist screen will close The recording screen will be displayed You can also close the assist screen by pressing MENU SET Button operation Touch operation Description of operation 3 4 2 1 Dragging Moves the enlarged area s Pinching out in Enlarges reduces the screen in sm...

Page 26: ...lly pressing the shutter button When a high ambient temperature continuous recording or other conditions cause the camera to overheat the following restrictions will occur to protect the camera Wait until the camera cools down Continuous recording motion picture recording and the Wi Fi connection will be temporarily disabled If you continue recording even when is flashing on the screen a message w...

Page 27: ...a web service If you press 4 when displaying images one by one you can easily send an image to a web service For details refer to the Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format Button operation Touch operation Description of operation Button operation Touch operation Description of operation 3 Play Pause 4 Stop 2 Fast rewind 1 Fast forward Frame by frame rewind while pausing Frame by ...

Page 28: ... 1 In Playback Mode press 2 Press 3 4 to select Delete Multi or Delete All and then press MENU SET Delete All Confirmation screen is displayed Pictures are deleted by selecting Yes It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favourite when All Delete Except Favorite is selected with the Delete All set 3 When Delete Multi is selected Press 3 4 2 1 to select the picture and then pre...

Page 29: ... sub items for Foundation and Smile You can apply an effect in B To add a different effect return to A or B to select the desired item 5 After finishing the picture editing press MENU SET Confirmation screen is displayed Selecting Yes displays images before application and after application 6 Press MENU SET Confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is selected Beauty Retouch Playbac...

Page 30: ...unless noted otherwise For details refer to the Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format Installing the smartphone tablet app Image App OS App for AndroidTM Android 4 0 or higher Search the Google PlayTM Store for Panasonic Image App or LUMIX and install the app App for iOS iOS 7 0 or higher Search the App StoreSM for Panasonic Image App or LUMIX and install the app Use the latest v...

Page 31: ...s and collect the content of communications Set Wi Fi Password to ON to enable the password For details refer to the Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format After use terminate the connection to the smartphone 1 Press Wi Fi on the camera Terminate the Connection Yes 2 On the smartphone close Image App For both iOS devices iPhone iPod touch iPad and Android devices Connecting withou...

Page 32: ...icture while jumping Operate the smartphone Live Control Settings Jump Snap Select the sensitivity We recommend that you take test pictures to determine the camera s angle and how hard you jump and to make any desired adjustments For details refer to the help section in the Image App menu 1 Connect to a smartphone P31 2 Operate the smartphone 1 Connect to a smartphone P31 2 Operate the smartphone ...

Page 33: ...age App requires a smartphone that supports Android OS 4 3 or higher The iPhone 4 does not support Snap Movie of the Image App Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a smartphone tablet Start stop recording location information Sending and writing location information Follow the on screen messages to operate the smartphone Images with location information are indicated wit...

Page 34: ...is is software to edit RAW format images Edited images can be saved in a format JPEG TIFF etc that can be displayed on a personal computer Check the site below to download and install the software http www isl co jp SILKYPIX english p For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio refer to the Help or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory s support website This software allows you to edit motion p...

Page 35: ...e size Aspect Ratio Extra Tele Conversion when taking still pictures Image effect filter adjustment display Image effect filter setting Card displayed only during recording Elapsed recording time 1 P26 Simultaneous recording indicator Peaking HDR iHDR P22 Multi exposure Digital Zoom Electronic shutter 1 EXPS EXPS SNAP 4SEC L 4 3 EXM 4 3 EXPS 8m30s ラュン Picture Mode Still picture priorities Overheat...

Page 36: ...e and time Travel destination setting 4 Exposure meter Focal distance display Step zoom 4 AF area Spot metering target Self timer 5 Mic level display Silent Mode AE Lock Metering Mode Programme Shift 3 5 Aperture value P17 60 Shutter speed P17 Exposure compensation value Brightness P22 Manual Exposure Assistance ISO sensitivity 5 Dial operation guide White Balance Bracket White Balance Fine Adjust...

Page 37: ...ing Photo Style i Resolution ISO Increments Filter Settings iHandheld Night Shot Extended ISO Aspect Ratio iHDR Long Shtr NR Picture Size HDR Shading Comp Quality Multi Exp Ex Tele Conv Sensitivity Time Lapse Shot Digital Zoom Focus Mode Stop Motion Animation Color Space Metering Mode Panorama Direction Stabilizer Burst Rate Shutter Type Face Recog Auto Bracket Flash Profile Setup Self Timer Red E...

Page 38: ...lock settings select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera You can also configure the settings of Wi Fi related functions Clock Set Economy Exposure Comp Reset World Time USB Mode Self Timer Auto Off Travel Date TV Connection No Reset Wi Fi Menu Resume Reset Beep Menu Background Reset Wi Fi Settings Live View Mode Menu Informatio...

Page 39: ...utomatically The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera There is camera shake jitter or the subject is moving slightly Is Focus Release Priority in the Custom menu set to RELEASE The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabiliser function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taki...

Page 40: ...c shutter is used the flash is not activated Set Shutter Type to AUTO or EFC When Silent Mode is set to ON the flash is not activated Set Silent Mode to OFF Is the card inserted Is there a picture on the card Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC If it is it cannot be played back by this unit It is recommended to use the software PHOTOfunSTUDIO P34 to write pictures from PC to ...

Page 41: ... wireless access point Remove the obstacles between this unit and the wireless access point Change the direction of this unit Change the location and orientation of the wireless access point Perform the Manual Input It may not display even if the radio waves exist depending on the setting of the wireless access point Check the settings of the wireless access point When the network SSID of the wire...

Page 42: ...e destination on the web service link settings If the camera is shaken it may cause the shutter to close This is not a malfunction Do not put your finger in the mount Turning on the camera will re open the shutter It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this unit is turned on or off and it is not a malfunction The sound which is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture ...

Page 43: ...6 840 000 pixels Primary colour 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 2 4k 3 6k 4 8k Focus Auto Focus Manual Focus Face Eye Detection AF Tracking 23 area focusing 1 area focusing Pinpoint Touch focus area selection possible Shutter type Electronically controlled ...

Page 44: ...00th of a second Electronic shutter Motion picture 1 25th of a second to 1 16000th of a second Metering range EV 0 to EV 18 White Balance Auto White Balance Daylight Cloudy Shade Incandescent lights Flash White set1 White set2 White Balance K set Exposure AE Programme AE P Aperture priority AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure M AUTO Exposure Compensation 1 3 EV Step j5 EV to i5 EV Metering ...

Page 45: ...rames sec 28 Mbps 1920k1080 50i Sensor output is 50 frames sec 17 Mbps 1920k1080 50i Sensor output is 25 frames sec 24 Mbps 1920k1080 24p Sensor output is 24 frames sec 24 Mbps MP4 1920k1080 50p Sensor output is 50 frames sec 28 Mbps 1920k1080 25p Sensor output is 25 frames sec 20 Mbps 1280k720 25p Sensor output is 25 frames sec 10 Mbps 640k480 25p Sensor output is 25 frames sec 4 Mbps Quality RAW...

Page 46: ...a body Approx 336 g with the Interchangeable lens H FS12032 card and battery Approx 401 g with the Interchangeable lens H FS35100 card and battery Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH Compliance standard IEEE 802 11b g n standard wireless LAN protocol Frequency range used central frequency 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz 1 to 11ch Encryption method Wi Fi compliant WPATM WPA2T...

Page 47: ...s distance 0 2 m to from the focus distance reference line focal length 12 mm to 20 mm 0 3 m to from the focus distance reference line focal length 21 mm to 32 mm Maximum image magnification 0 13k 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 26k 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 84x Wide to 37x Tele Filt...

Page 48: ...nts in 9 groups 1 aspherical lens 2 ED lenses In focus distance 0 9 m to from the focus distance reference line Maximum image magnification 0 11k 35 mm film camera equivalent 0 22k 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 34x Wide to 12x Tele Filter diameter 46 mm Max diameter Approx 55 5 mm Overa...

Page 49: ... may be subject to change Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer For lens related optional accessories such as compatible lenses and filters refer to catalogues Web pages etc Description Accessory Battery Pack DMW BLH7 AC Adaptor 1 DMW AC10 DC Coupler 1 DMW DCC15 Body Cap DMW BDC1 T...

Page 50: ...Click the language of the Operating Instructions you want to open The Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format will open You can save the Operating Instructions for advanced features on the PC You can also open the Operating Instructions for advanced features PDF format directly from the MANUALS folder You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Operating Instructions for adva...

Page 51: ...Olympus Imaging Corporation in Japan the United States the European Union and other countries SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC AVCHD AVCHD Progressive and the AVCHD Progressive logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The terms HDMI and HDMI High Defin...

Page 52: ...tered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other us...

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