Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3K Basic Operating Instructions Manual Download

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VQT3N48-2

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

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body

Model No.

DMC-G3K/DMC-G3X

DMC-G3W/DMC-G3

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.

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Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-G3K

Page 1: ...al Camera Lens Kit Double Zoom Lens Kit Body Model No DMC G3K DMC G3X DMC G3W DMC G3 Before use please read these instructions completely More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are...

Page 2: ...pose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PROD...

Page 3: ...se observe the wiring code as stated below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral...

Page 4: ...res may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures an...

Page 5: ...ing For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the it...

Page 6: ...king a Still picture 28 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode 29 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode 31 Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 32 Taking Pict...

Page 7: ...10 Interchangeable Lens LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14 42 mm F3 5 5 6 ASPH POWER O I S This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions 11 Lens Cap This is attached to the interchangeable lens at t...

Page 8: ...roduct 4 This product number is DMC G3W London Olympic Model only 13 14 15 16 17 DMW BLD10E DE A94A K2CT3YY00034 K1HY08YY0016 K1HY08YY0015 18 19 20 21 22 VKF4385 VFF0806 VFC4717 VGQ0C14 2 3 4 5 1 6 7...

Page 9: ...nd confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday Thursday 9 00 a m 5 30 p m Friday 9 30 a m 5 30 p m Excluding public holidays Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering a...

Page 10: ...Lens Cap DMW LFC52 2 DMW LFC37 3 Lens Rear Cap DMW LRC1 4 Body Cap DMW BDC1 Tripod Adaptor 5 DMW TA1 HDMI mini Cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 Wide conversion lens 0 79k DMW GWC1 3 Tele conversion lens 2 0...

Page 11: ...button 12 Motion picture button 13 Camera ON OFF switch 14 Rear dial 15 DISP Fn1 button 16 Eye Cup 17 Touch panel LCD monitor 18 Q MENU Fn2 button Delete Return button 19 MENU SET button 20 Cursor bu...

Page 12: ...aptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCC9 optional and AC adaptor DMW AC8E optional are used Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC8E optional When using an AC adaptor use the AC M...

Page 13: ...e the zoom lever to the T Tele side or W Wide side T To make subjects appear closer use Tele W To make subjects appear further away use Wide The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the...

Page 14: ...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 the LCD monitor too hard About the Stylus pe...

Page 15: ...using a Leica lens mount adaptor set SHOOT W O LENS to ON Taking 3D pictures Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens H FT012 optional to the camera allows you to take 3D pictures for extra impact Playi...

Page 16: ...n the lens barrel with your fingers Doing so may damage the lens Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them Do not put your hands inside the mount Align t...

Page 17: ...remove Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt or dust does not get inside Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does not get scratched Note It is recommended to...

Page 18: ...nterchangeable 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 To attach the l...

Page 19: ...en pass it through the stopper Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper Pull the other side of the shoulder strap and then check that it will not come out P...

Page 20: ...battery are dirty In this case wipe them with a dry cloth It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some market...

Page 21: ...set the optical image stabiliser to Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom electrically operated zoom is attach...

Page 22: ...erchangeable lens H FS014042 is used Recordable time Approx 110 min Actual recordable time Approx 55 min When the interchangeable lens H PS14042 is used Recordable time Approx 120 min Actual recordabl...

Page 23: ...ttery 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...

Page 24: ...vibration impact or static electricity perform the operation again Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Not...

Page 25: ...ch the settings by continuously touching 3 4 Touch CANCEL to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time To set the display order and the time display format Touch STYLE to displ...

Page 26: ...e by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part A Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press button will light up when it is switche...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...ocus A Aperture value B 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 f...

Page 29: ...ither the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode At the time of purchase the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode button will light up when it is switched to Intelli...

Page 30: ...at camera shake is minimal when the Scene Mode has been identified as the shutter speed will be slower than normal Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures An optimum scene for the speci...

Page 31: ...ress 1 to select and then press MENU SET 1 Press the rear dial to display the setting screen Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting Defocus Control and end operation 2 Touch the...

Page 32: ...viewfinder press the rear dial several times to display the Defocus Control setting screen Touch the slide bar to set Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial Recording of pictures or m...

Page 33: ...ture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure This is called Programme Shift You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dyna...

Page 34: ...re appropriate for each mode is possible Note Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds Also motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Remain...

Page 35: ...image by pressing 2 1 of the cursor button Speed of picture forwarding rewinding changes depending on the playback status You can forward or rewind pictures continuously by keeping your finger on the...

Page 36: ...Playing Back Motion Pictures Press Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon and then touch to play back A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time After playback starts the elapsed...

Page 37: ...st forward Frame by frame rewind while pausing Frame by frame forward while pausing Increase volume level Reduce volume level About fast forward rewind playback Touch during playback to fast forward t...

Page 38: ...g Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Press To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted and then touch Touch DELETE SINGLE Confirmation screen is displayed Picture is de...

Page 39: ...sing 3 4 2 1 or by rotating the rear dial Menu Description of settings REC This menu lets you set the aspect ratio number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording MOTION PICTURE T...

Page 40: ...at the very bottom and press 4 or rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen Press MENU SET or the rear dial Depending on the menu item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in...

Page 41: ...to other menus e g Switching to the SETUP menu from REC menu 1 Press 2 A Menu toggle icon 2 Press 4 or rotate the rear dial to select the SETUP menu icon 3 Press 1 or the rear dial Select a menu item...

Page 42: ...l to compensate the exposure A Exposure Compensation value B EXPO METER The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i5 EV When recording motion pictures the Exposure Compensa...

Page 43: ...will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject set with a faster...

Page 44: ...and shutter speed It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed A Manual Exposure Assistance Manual Exposure Assistance The...

Page 45: ...or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied click A and then follow the messages on...

Page 46: ...fective pixels 16 000 000 pixels Image sensor 4 3q Live MOS sensor total pixel number 16 680 000 pixels Primary colour filter Digital Zoom Max 4k Extra Tele Conversion Except for the maximum picture s...

Page 47: ...ity AE A Shutter priority AE S Manual exposure M AUTO Exposure Compensation 1 3 EV Step j5 EV to i5 EV Metering Mode Multiple Centre weighted Spot LCD monitor 3 0q TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 460 000 dots fiel...

Page 48: ...hen set to SH 1280k720 pixels 50p recording Approx 17 Mbps Sensor output is 25 frames sec MOTION JPEG With audio When set to HD 1280k720 pixels 30 frames sec When set to VGA 640k480 pixels 30 frames s...

Page 49: ...ts Mass Approx 544 g 1 2 lb with the Interchangeable lens H FS014042 card and battery Approx 474 g 1 05 lb with the Interchangeable lens H PS14042 card and battery Approx 761 g 1 68 lb with the Interc...

Page 50: ...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 inch Overall length Approx 63 6 mm...

Page 51: ...35 mm film camera equivalent 90 mm to 400 mm Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F4 0 Wide to F5 6 Tele Minimum aperture value F22 Lens construction 16 elements...

Page 52: ...ademark 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 a...

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