Panasonic DMC-GX1 Lumix Technical specifications

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EB
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GX1X/DMC-GX1K
DMC-GX1
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.
until
2011/11/21
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose 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 PRODUCT DAMAGE,
•DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
•USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
•DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
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Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI
mark Ìon the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please
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, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF
-
KEEP DRY.
∫Before use
Remove the connector cover.
∫How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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∫About the battery charger
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation 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-AC8E; optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound
may be adversely affected.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON
THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used
Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and
batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance
with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/
66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
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 items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact
your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the
chemical involved.
Cd
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Contents
Information for Your Safety...............................................................................................2
Care of the camera ...........................................................................................................7
Accessories ......................................................................................................................8
Names and Functions of Main Parts...............................................................................12
Changing the Lens..........................................................................................................15
Attaching the Shoulder Strap..........................................................................................16
Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................17
• Charging ...................................................................................................................17
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.................................................18
About the Card................................................................................................................19
• About cards that can be used with this unit ..............................................................19
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ........................................................................................20
Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................................................21
Taking a Still picture .......................................................................................................23
• Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function ....................................................23
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..........................24
• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.............................................................25
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function ..............................................................26
Recording Motion Pictures..............................................................................................27
• Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures...........................................27
Compensating the Exposure ..........................................................................................28
Easily set a suitable exposure (one push AE) ................................................................29
Using the function button ................................................................................................30
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ...........................................................................31
• Playing Back Pictures...............................................................................................31
• Playing Back Motion Pictures ...................................................................................32
Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................33
Switching the display of the LCD Monitor .......................................................................34
Setting the Menu.............................................................................................................35
Setting the Quick Menu ..................................................................................................36
Types of menus ..............................................................................................................37
About the supplied software ...........................................................................................43
• Installing supplied software ......................................................................................44
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) ..........................................................45
Specifications..................................................................................................................46
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in
below conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.
–If you drop or hit the camera.
–If you press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust,
water, sand, etc.
•Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space
around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may
not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
–Do not use in places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Do not use in places where water can come into contact with this
unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on 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 or the LCD monitor
is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity
changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD
monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about
2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of
the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.
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Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of October 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.)
2 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. This is attached to the
camera body at the time of purchase.)
3 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
4 Lens Rear Cap¢1
5 Body Cap¢1
6 Interchangeable Lens
“LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.)
7 Lens Hood
8 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
9 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
10 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
11 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
12 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
13 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
14 AC Mains Lead
15 USB Connection Cable
16 CD-ROM
•Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
17 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions
18 Hot shoe cover
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
19 Shoulder Strap
¢1 At purchase, these parts are supplied fitted together.
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
•Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042).
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You
can purchase the accessories separately.)
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¢2 Supplied in DMC-GX1X only
¢3 Supplied in DMC-GX1K only
¢4 Supplied in DMC-GX1 only
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DMC-GX1X 2
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VYF3443
H-PS14042
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VFC4605
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VKF4385
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VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315H-FS014042
DMC-GX1K 3
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VKF4385
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VKF4385
DE-A94ADMW-BLD10E
DMC-GX1 4
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Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
•For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899
•For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
•For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
•Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and 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 application at www.pas-europe.com.
•Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
•All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
•It couldn’t be simpler!
•Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.
Take a browse on our website for further details.
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