Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Basic
•The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you 
set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock 
setting and the travel destination setting.
•The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
•The [Travel...

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•It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the 
viewfinder is in use.
•Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not 
affect the recorded pictures.
•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may 
appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded 
pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to standard...

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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].•To turn the LCD monitor on again, press any button or touch the LCD monitor.
•Since [Economy] is canceled when the eye sensor auto switching is performed, it is recommended 
to use this mode with [LVF/LCD Auto] in [Eye Sensor] (P170) set to [OFF].
•[Sleep Mode] does not work in the following cases.
–When using the AC adaptor (optional)–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back...

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This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
[Output][TV Aspect]:
Set to match the type of TV.
W [16:9]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
X  [4:3]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
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This will work when the AV cabl e (optional) is connected.
[HDMI Mode]:
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI 
compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI 
mini cable (optional). [AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the...

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Basic
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P195 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•Refer to P191 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
•When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the 
OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a  file format for still pictures which allows recording 
information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan...

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Basic
•Refer to P67 for details.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firm ware when the lens is not mounted.
•Touch [Software info] on the version display screen to display information about the software on the 
unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can...

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Basic
•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this function 
when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
•Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can use 
this function when you see dust.  (P213)
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn 
the camera off during...

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Recording
Optical Image stabilizer
Applicable modes: 
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically 
compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
∫ Setting the stabilizer in the [Rec] menu
1Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu. (P64)
2Touch the item.
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The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if  the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.•Exit the menu after it is set.
∫Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the...

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Note
•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to enable the 
Optical Image stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch  on the lens to [ON]. (At the time of purchase, 
it is initially set to [ ].)
•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is displayed on 
the screen at that time.
•The stabilizer function may not be effe ctive in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when 
you press the...

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Recording
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
(In  ,   and   modes, you can only use Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion)
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people 
and objects appear closer (Tele).
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without 
deteriorating the picture quality.
∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification
¢1 When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [ X] is...