Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc G85M Basic Owners Manual

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Preparation/Basic
 (ENG) DVQX1003
About cards that can be used with this unit
∫About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Cla ss or UHS Speed Class.
•
SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. 
To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)•This unit is compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 
3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with 
Panasonic’s cards.SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]FHD/HD
[MP4]4KUHS Speed Class 3
When recording with the 4K Photo/
Post Focus function UHS Speed Class 3
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							Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide”
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Quick Start Guide
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
•Perform steps  1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•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.
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the bat tery.2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫  About the [CHARGE] indicator
1Attaching the Shoulder Strap
2Charging the Battery
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach t he 
battery after charging is completed.)
90°
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•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 10oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this  case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has bee n 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.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP).•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of  this product.
•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 the battery.
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while bei ng careful about the direction in 
which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull th e card out upright.
Charging timeApprox. 140 min
3Inserting the Battery
4Inserting the Card (Optional)
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•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫ Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button  B, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
•
Hold the part around the base of the lens to rotate it.
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowe d in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
•
Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be ca reful not to use 
excessive force as it may be damaged.
•When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it  with the screen facing inward to 
prevent dirt and scratches.
5Attaching/Removing the Lens
6Opening the Monitor
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•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 
lights up green.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the language, and press [MENU/
SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].5Press  2/1  to select the items (year, month, day, hour, 
minute), and press  3/4 to set.
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.
7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is 
displayed, press [MENU/SET].
8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press 
[MENU/SET].
9Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see 
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
7Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
8Diopter adjustment
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Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
•
The settings of the main functions are adjusted automatically.
1Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at  your side and 
stand with your feet slightly apart.
•
Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or 
object in the vicinity while taking pictures.
•Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp  A, microphone  B, or speaker  C with your 
fingers or other objects.
9Formatting the card (initialization)
>  [Setup]  > [Format]
10Set the mode dial to  [ ]
11Taking pictures
MENU
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2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, 
except when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is 
displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the indication 
flashes.)
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and 
take the picture.
•
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter bu tton.
•Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/Release Priority] is set to 
[FOCUS].
∫ Free angle shooting
The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenie nt as it allows you to take 
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.
•
The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you have just 
taken.
•To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [ (].
Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle
12Check the picture you have taken
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60
3.5
3.5
3.5
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A B
1/98 1/98
1/98
1/98
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
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9
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1Focus distance reference mark
2Status indicator (P15)/
Wi-Fi® connection lamp (P52)
3Camera ON/OFF switch (P15)
4Motion picture button (P39)
5[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button/[Fn1] 
button (P25)
6Function button (Fn11) (P25)
7Rear dial (P21)
8Shutter button (P17)
9Front dial (P21)
10Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
11Mode dial (P22)
12Flash
13Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
14
Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to record.
15Flash open lever•The flash opens, and recording with the flash 
becomes possible.
16Diopter adjustment dial (P15)
17Drive mode dial (P29)
18[MIC] socket
19[REMOTE] socket
20USB socket
21[HDMI] socket
22Shoulder strap eyelet (P12)
23Lens release button (P14)
24Lens lock pin
25Mount
26Sensor
27Lens fitting mark (P14)
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∫About the function button ([Fn6] to 
[Fn10])
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Function buttons ([Fn6] to [Fn10]) (P25) are 
touch icons. Touch the [ ] tab on the 
recording screen to display them.
28Touch screen (P23)/monitor (P58)
29[LVF] button (P23)/[Fn5] button (P25)
30Viewfinder (P23)
31Eye sensor (P23)
32Eyecup
33[Q.MENU] button (P25)/[Fn2] button (P25)
34[( ] (Playback) button (P43)
35Speaker
36[DISP.] button•Each time this is pressed, the display on the 
monitor is switched.
37[AF/AE LOCK] button
38Focus mode lever (P28)
39
Cursor buttons (P21)
3/[ ] (ISO sensitivity)
1/[ ] (White Balance)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)
4/[Fn3] (P25)
40[MENU/SET] button (P24)
41Card door (P13)
42[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P44)/
[Fn4] button (P25)
43Battery door (P13)
44
DC coupler cover (P72)•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: 
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.
45Release lever (P13)
46
Cover for the battery grip connector•Keep the cover for the battery grip connector 
out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
47
Tripod mount•It may not be possible to attach and securely 
fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so 
may also damage the camera.
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∫Lens
∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe .
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction 
indicated by arrow  2
 while pressing it in the direction 
indicated by arrow  1
.
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1Lens surface
2Te l e
3Focus ring (P28)
4Zoom ring
5Wide
6Contact point
7Lens mount rubber
8Lens fitting mark (P14)
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