Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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Names of the Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator (P70) AF assist lamp (P126)
2 Sensor
3 Flash (P59)
4 Lens fitting mark (P17)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P18)
 Refer to P14 for operation of the rear dial.
8 Flash open button (P59)9 Playback button (P50, 53, 129, 146, 147, 148)10 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P75)11 Rear dial (P48, 51, 52, 65, 73, 79, 84, 85, 104)12 LCD monitor (P51, 55, 165)
13 [AF/MF] button (P39)
14 [Q.MENU] button (P30)
15 [DISPLAY] button...

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19 Focus distance reference mark (P75)
20 Speaker (P130)
21 Drive mode leverSingle (P45):
Burst (P66):
Auto Bracket (P68):
Self-timer (P70):
22 Shutter button (P40)
23 Hot shoe cover (P14, 159, 161)
24 Microphone (P99, 122, 144)
25 Mode dial (P38)
26 Camera ON/OFF switch (P26)
27 Status indicator (P38)
28 Motion picture button (P40)
29 Shoulder strap eyelet (P20)
 Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
30 [REMOTE] socket...

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34 Card/Battery door (P24)
35 Release lever (P24)
36 Tripod receptacle (P172)
When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod 
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
∫ Lens
H-H020 (LUMIX G 2 0 mm/F1.7  ASPH.)
37 Lens surface
38 Focus ring (P74)
39 Contact point
40 Lens fitting mark (P17)
 The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in 
the DMC-GF1C utilises a lens drive system to 
realise a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a 
result, sound and vibration may occur during 
focus...

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Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe.
To use the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) or 
External Flash (P161), please remove the hot shoe cover.
Press the hot shoe cover release button and 
pull the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow.
Note
When not using the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) or 
External Flash (P161), be sure to attach the hot shoe cover.
 Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.
 When not using...

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About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System 
lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.
∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens mount standard for the 
“Micro Four Thirds System”.
This was newly developed as 
interchangeable lens mount dedicated for 
digital cameras.
∫ About the functions of your lens
Depending on the type of lens,...

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Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto focus / Auto 
Aperture Operation (As of September 2009)
(±: Usable,  ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)
¢ 1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.
¢ 2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary.
¢ 3 This function is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses
For lens operations, please see our website.
¢ 4 When recording...

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Preparation
PreparationAttaching/Detaching the Lens
Check that the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
Turn the lens rear cap  A and the body cap  B in the direction of the 
arrow to detach them.
 Do not put your hands inside the mount.
Align the lens fitting marks  C (red 
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...

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∫Optical Image Stabilizer
The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the 
camera body.
Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].
 You can change the Optical Image Stabilizer mode to 
[MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in 
the [REC] mode menu. (P117) It is set to [MODE1] at the 
time of purchase.
 We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when 
using a tripod. If the [O.I.S.] switch is set to [OFF], [ ] 
is displayed on the LCD...

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Attaching the Lens Hood
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.
The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not have a lens 
hood.
 Check that the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens 
included in the DMC-GF1K
Insert the lens hood into the lens 
with the...

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the 
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.
A : 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...