Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3K Installation and service instructions

Panasonic
Basic Owner's Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-G3K/DMC-G3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
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More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
"Owner's Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
Install it on your PC to read it.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag
located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your
convenient camera information source.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
pealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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 this Owner's
Manual.
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.
A,ithiumionbatterythatisrecyc,ab,epowerstheproductyouhavei'i
_ _ purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery. !!
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.
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•Product identification marking
Product
Digital Camera
Battery charger
Location
Bottom
Bottom
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and ) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• 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.
I arning I
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or
incinerate.
• About the battery charger
CAUTION7
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.
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Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adapter to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
• Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• 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 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-AC8PP; 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.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. _. ,,,,,,,.,_ j
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Information for Your Safety .............................................................................................. 2
Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6
Names and Functions of Components ............................................................................ 8
About the Lens ............................................................................................................... 12
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ........................................................................................ 13
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......................................................................................... 15
Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................... 16
• Charging .................................................................................................................. 16
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ............................. 17
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ................................................ 19
About the Card ............................................................................................................... 20
• About cards that can be used with this unit ............................................................. 20
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....................................................................................... 21
Selecting the Recording Mode ....................................................................................... 22
Taking a Still picture ...................................................................................................... 24
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ......................... 25
• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode ............................................................ 27
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function ............................................................. 28
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) ................................. 29
Recording Motion Pictures ............................................................................................. 30
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures .......................................................................... 31
• Playing Back Pictures .............................................................................................. 31
• Playing Back Motion Pictures .................................................................................. 32
Deleting Pictures ............................................................................................................ 34
Setting the Menu ............................................................................................................ 35
• Setting menu items .................................................................................................. 35
Compensating the Exposure ......................................................................................... 38
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................................... 39
• Aperture-priority AE ................................................................................................. 39
• Shutter-priority AE ................................................................................................... 39
• Manual Exposure Mode ........................................................................................... 40
Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) ................................................................... 41
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 42
Digital Camera Accessory System ................................................................................ 46
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,_Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in this Owner's Manual.)
2 Interchangeable Lens
"LUMIX G VARIO 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S."
(This is referred to as lens in this Owner's Manual.)
3 Lens Hood
4 Lens Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Lens Rear Cap
(This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
6 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
7 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
8 AV Cable
9 USB Connection Cable
10 Body Cap
(This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
11 CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
12 CD-ROM
• Owner's Manual
13 Shoulder Strap
14 Stylus pen
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
• The card is optional.
• If any accessories are lost, customers should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for
further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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• Camera body
1 Sensor
2 Flash
3 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
12
8 [LVF/LCD] button
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Viewfinder
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
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4 5 6 7
8 9 10 1112 13 14 15
Playback button
Motion picture button
Camera ON/OFF switch
Rear dial
[DISR/Fnl] button
Eye Cup
Touch panel/LCD monitor
[Q.MENU/Fn2]button/ 16 17 18 19 20
Delete/Return button
[MENU/SET] button
Cursor buttons
A/ISO
I_/WB (White Balance)
"_/AF Mode button
T/[DRIVE MODE] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following
options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
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21 Shoulder strap eyelet
• Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
22 [REMOTE] socket
23 [HDMI] socket
24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
25 Focus distance reference mark
26 Stereo microphone
27 Shutter button
28 Speaker
29 Flash open lever
30 Hot shoe
31 Mode dial
32 Status indicator
33 Intelligent Auto button
34
35
36
37
25 26 27
28 29 30 31 32 33
Tripod receptacle
DC coupler cover
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP;
optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
• It is recommended to use a fully charged 34 35 36 37
battery or AC adaptor when recording motion
pictures.
• If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being
recorded will not be recorded.
Release lever
Card/Battery door
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•Lens
H-FS014042
(LUMIX GVARIO 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
38 39 40 41 42 43 44
38 Tele
39 Lens surface
40 Focus ring
41 Wide
42 Zoom ring
43 Contact point
44 Lens fitting mark
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This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Drag
Touch the screen A movement without releasing the touch
To touch and release the touch panel, panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used to move the AF area, operate
_cons or images displayed on the touch the slide bar, etc.
?anel. This can also be used to move to the next
• When selecting features using the touch image during playback, etc.
panel, be sure to touch the center of the
desired icon.
ONote
• If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet.
(Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or
operability.)
• If a commercially available protection sheet is used, a little extra
pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is
not responsive.
• Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply
pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel
operation.
• Do not press on the LCD monitor 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 the LCD monitor too hard.
•About the Stylus pen
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate
with your fingers.
• Only use the supplied stylus pen.
• Do not place it where small children can reach.
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CAbout the Len
• Micro Four Thirds TM mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with ,_
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification _ _
(Micro Four Thirds mount). MICRO MICRO
FOURTHIRDS
• Four Thirds TM mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1 ; optional).
FOURTHIRDS
• Leica mount specification lens
•When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;
optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
- For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from
the rated distance.
-When using a Leica lens mount adapter, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] to [ON].
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• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
_Turn the lens and the in the direction of the
®body ®
rear cap cap
arrow to detach them.
• Do not put your hands inside the mount.
_Align fitting ®(red
the lens marks
marks) on the camera body and the lens
and then rotate the lens in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release button @ when you
attach a lens,
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an
angle to the camera body as the lens mount may
get scratched.
_Detach the lens cap.
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_Attach the lens cap.
_While the lens release button
pressing @,
on
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops
and then 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.
ONote
• It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the
lens surface when carrying.
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came 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.
(_) Fitting to the mark.
©
Note
• When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens
hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
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hounder Strap 3
• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
_Pass the shoulder the shoulder
strap through
strap eyelet on the camera body.
@: Shoulder strap eyelet
_Pass the end of the shoulder strap through
the ring in the direction of the arrow and then
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.
• Perform steps 1 to 4and then attach the
other side of the shoulder strap.
0 Note
• 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.
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g the Battery
• About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10PP.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs 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 advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
_Attach battery paying
the
attention to the direction of
the battery.
_ Connect the to the
charger
electrical outlet,
• Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is completed.
[CHARGE]
•About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: It will light up while charging.
Off: It will turn off when it completes the charging normally.
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
-The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 _C (50 °F to 86 °F).
-The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
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• Charging time
Approx. 120 min ]
•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a
long time may be longer than normal,
• Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
•The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
• Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitorNiewfinder)
(By ClPA standard in Program AE Mode)
the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Approx. 270 pictures
Approx. 135 min
Recording conditions by ClPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 '_F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second 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 time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
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•Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
- [AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Approx. 110 min
-[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])
the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Approx. 120 min
Approx. 60 min
• These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 °C (73.4 '_F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
• Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
• Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
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• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
_lide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BLDIOPP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
_Battery: careful about the
Being battery
orientation, insert all the way until you
hear a locking sound and then check that
it is locked by lever _,
Pull the lever _in the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery,
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a "click" while being careful
about the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
(D:Do not touchthe connectionterminals of the card.
():Close the door.
card/battery
_:Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
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The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
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•Use a card with SD Speed ClassX with "Class 4" or
SD Memory Ca[d higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD].
(8 MB to 2 GB) Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 6" or
higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION
JPEG].
SDHC Memory Card •SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB t° 32 GB) or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment,
• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory
Card compatible equipment.
SDXC Memory Card • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards,
(48 GB, 64 GB) htto:lloanasonic.netlavclsdcardlinformationlSDXC.html
• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on
the card, etc.
e.g.: °LASS@ @ °LASS@ @
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on
the card.
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC8PP; optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being
written, read or deleted, or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the
camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation
again.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
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(This Site is English only.)
_ Note
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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