Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM5K Installation and service instructions

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PC
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 “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF
format)” in the supplied DVD. Install it on your PC to read it.
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GM5K
SQT0420
F0914CT0
until
2014/11/7
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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 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.
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.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
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 unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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 (i and j) 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 type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing of the batteries, please 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 x C (140 o F) or incinerate.
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∫About the battery charger
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: 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 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-AC10PP: 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!
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.
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 adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
Cautions for Use
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•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15:
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.
•Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of
time.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the sun may
cause it to malfunction.
•Always use the supplied cords and cables.
•Do not extend the cords or the cables.
•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or 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 battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or
near the batteries.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for a
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
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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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..........................................9
Preparation..........................................12
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap .........12
• Charging the Battery......................12
• Inserting/Removing the Battery......13
• Inserting/Removing the Card
(Optional).......................................13
•
Formatting the card (initialization) .....14
• Changing the Lens.........................14
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......15
• Diopter adjustment.........................15
Basic Operations ................................16
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....16
• [LVF] button (Switching
the Monitor/Viewfinder)..................16
• Mode dial (Selecting
a Recording Mode) ........................17
• Function buttons (Assigning
frequently used functions to the
buttons)..........................................18
•
Touch screen (Touch operations) .....18
Calling frequently-used menus
instantly (Quick Menu) .......................19
Setting the Menu.................................19
Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)...... 20
Taking panorama pictures
(Panorama Shot Mode)...................... 22
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus .... 22
Recording Motion Picture ................. 24
Recording Snap Movies .................... 25
Playback
Playing Back Pictures ....................... 26
Playing Back Motion Pictures........... 26
Deleting Pictures................................ 27
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the Wi-FiR
function............................................... 28
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ..... 29
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet .... 30
Others
About the supplied software............. 32
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display .... 33
Menu list ............................................. 36
Troubleshooting................................. 38
Specifications..................................... 42
Digital Camera Accessory System ...... 47
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format) ....................................... 48
Limited Warranty................................ 49
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places 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 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 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, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and 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.
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens
to the latest version.
•To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the
support site below:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and
select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of September 2014. These may be subject to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in this owner's manual.)
1 Interchangeable Lens¢1, ¢3
2 Lens Cap¢2
3 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
4 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the
text)
5Flash
6Soft Case
Keep the flash in the soft case when not in use.
7 Hot shoe cover¢3
8 USB Connection Cable
9DVD
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
•Owner’s Manual for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.
10 Shoulder Strap
¢1 This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual.
¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time
of purchase.
¢3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of
purchase.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC
Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
•Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).
•If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at
www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
VYF3562
H-FS12032
12
DE-A99B
DMW-BLH7PP
34
VEK0V37Z1-A
56
VKF5259
VFC5140
78
SFM0046
K1HY08YY0031
910
VFC5071
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 2 45 766
9
3 8
10
14 1511 1312 16 17
1Mode dial (P17)
2Shutter button (P16)
3Camera ON/OFF switch (P15)
4Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
5Focus mode dial (P23)
6
Stereo microphone
•Be careful not to cover the microphone with
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to record.
7
Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P11)
•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
8Focus distance reference mark
9Diopter adjustment lever (P15)
10
Status indicator (P15)/
Wi-Fi® connection lamp
•The lamp lights green when the camera is
turned on, and lights blue when it is
connected to Wi-Fi.
11 Lens fitting mark (P14)
12 Sensor
13 Mount
14 Lens lock pin
15 Lens release button (P14)
16
Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to
hear.
17 Shoulder strap eyelet (P12)
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29
30
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28
32
21 23 24 25
33 35
18 Touch screen (P18)/monitor (P33)
19 Eye Cup
20 Viewfinder (P16)
21 Eye sensor (P17)
22 [LVF] button (P16)/[Fn2] button (P18)
23 [Wi-Fi] button (P29)/[Fn1] button (P18)
24 [(] (Playback) button (P26)
25
Rear dial
•This Owner’s Manual describe operations of
the rear dial as follows:
26 Motion picture button (P24)
27 [HDMI] socket
28 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
29
Cursor buttons
•This Owner’s Manual express the up, down,
left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/
2/1.
3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity)
1/[ ] (White Balance)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)
4/[ ] (Drive mode)
–Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
30 [MENU/SET] button (P19)
31
[DISP.] button
•Each time this is pressed, the display on the
monitor is switched.
32
[ ] (Delete) button (P27)/
[ ] (Quick Menu/Return) button
(P19)
33
Tripod mount
•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if
attached.
34
DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC15:
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP:
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
35 Release lever (P13)
36 Card/Battery door (P13)
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