Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Applicable modes: 
[OFF]/[2t]/[4 t]
Note
 Refer to P49 for details.
 If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] 
(Only available when a lens that supports t he Stabilizer function is attached) be set to 
[MODE1].
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
You can set the burst speed.
Applicable modes:
 
[H]/[L]
Note
Refer to P66 for details.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
You can set the compensation range of the exposure and the bracket order.
Applicable modes:
 
NoteRefer to P68 for details.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
You can set the time for the self-timer.
Applicable modes:
 
[]/[ ]/[]
Note
Refer to P70 for details.
 [BURST RATE]
 [AUTO BRACKET]
[STEP] : [3•1/3]/[3•2/3]/[5•1/3]/[5•2/3]/[7•1/3]/[7•2/3]
[SEQUENCE] :[0/j/i ]/[j /0/ i]
 [SELF-TIMER]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.
Applicable modes:
 
NoteDepending on the color space setting, the file name of the recorded picture changes as shown.
 Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.
 The setting is fixed to [sRGB] when recording motion pictures.
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation 
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
Applicable modes:
 
If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.
NoteAudio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
 Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment.
 Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures 
with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of 
Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.
 [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.
– When recording with Auto Bracket
– During burst shooting
– When [SELF-TIMER] is set to 
[]–When recording with White Balance Bracket
– When recording with Multi Film Bracket
– When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
 [COLOR SPACE]
[sRGB] : Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] : Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for busines s purposes such as professional 
printing because it has a  greater range of reproducible colors than sRGB.
B [AUDIO REC.]
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
[ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen.
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
(It will stop in 5 seconds)
P: sRGB_: AdobeRGB
P1000001.JPG
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu
[METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] 
mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these 
menus is reflected in other menu.
– For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in [REC] mode menu.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
[ [AVCHD Lite]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]]
Note
Refer to P100 for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
 
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [AVCHD Lite]].
[SH]/[H]/[L]
∫ When [REC MODE] is [ [MOTION JPEG]].
[HD]/[WVGA]/[VGA]/[QVGA]
Note
Refer to P100 for details.
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
You can set the camera to always maintain the focus or fix the focus.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
Refer to P103 for details.
 [REC MODE]
 [REC QUALITY]
 [CONTINUOUS AF]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording.
Applicable modes:
 
[OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]Note
Refer to P103 for details.
Perform these settings if you need to.
Using the [CUSTOM MENU]
In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CUST. SET MEM.], [GUIDE LINE] and [REMAINING DISP.] 
can be set.
For details on how to select the [CUSTOM MENU] menu settings, refer to P28.
Refer to P95 for details.
 Refer to P55 for details.
 [WIND CUT]
[CUST. SET MEM.]
Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered as custom 
settings.
[]
[]
[]
[]
[LCD DISP.STYLE]
This will set the display style of the LCD monitor.
[]: Viewfinder style
[]: LCD monitor style
[HISTOGRAM]
This allows you to set either to display or not display the 
histogram. (P58)
[OFF]
[ON]:Position of the histogram can be set. Refer to P58 on 
how to set.
[GUIDE LINE] This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture.
 
(P57)
[OFF]/[ ]/[ ]
[]: Position of the guide line can be set. Refer to P57 for 
how to set.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Refer to P75 for details.
[EXPO.METER]
Select whether or not to display the exposure meter when the mode dial is 
switched to ³/±/´/² etc.
[OFF]
[ON]:
 Set to [ON] to display the 
[EXPO.METER] when 
correcting exposure, performing 
program shift, setting aperture, 
and setting shutter speed.
 Unsuitable areas of the range 
are displayed in red.
 The exposure meter will only  be displayed when the 
camera is set to display information on the LCD monitor 
or optional external viewfinder (P55)
 The [EXPO.METER] disappears after approximately 
4 seconds if no operation is performed. 
[AF/AE LOCK]
This will set what will be fixed by the [AF/AE LOCK] button when 
taking a picture with fixed focus or exposure.
[AE]: Only the exposure is locked.
[AF]: Only the focus is locked.
[AF/AE]: Both focus and exposure are locked.
[AF/AE LOCK HOLD]
This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking a 
picture with fixed focus or exposure.
[OFF]:The focus and the exposure are fixed only while you 
are pressing [AF/AE LOCK]. (P75)
If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
[ON]: The focus and the exposure remain fixed even if you 
release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it.
If you press [AF/AE LOCK] again, AF/AE Lock is 
canceled.
[PREVIEW HOLD] This will set the operation of the [ ] button when displaying the 
preview screen.
[OFF]:
Preview screen is displayed only when the [ ] is 
pressed.
It will return to previous screen when [ ] is released.
[ON]: Preview screen is displayed even after the [ ] is 
released after pressing. (P87)
It will return to previous screen when [ ] is pressed 
again.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
About [ ] and [ ]
[ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [ ] will 
adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
The camera will adjust the focus automatically, and the focus adjustment when the shutter 
button is pressed becomes faster. It is effective when you do not want to a photo 
opportunity.Note
The battery will be consumed faster than usual.
 Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
 When [PRE AF] is set to [ ], it may take time to focus on the subject if you rotate the zoom 
ring from Wide to Tele or suddenly change th e subject from a distant one to a nearby one.
 [PRE AF] does not work during the Preview Mode.
 [PRE AF] does not work with lenses that do not allow auto focus. [ ] does not work with 
lenses for which the focus mode cannot be set to [AFC]. (P16)
 Refer to P73 for details.
 If you set [OFF], be careful as the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in 
Focus Mode is set.
 [AFS] or [AFC] will not operate with certai n lenses. For details, refer to page 16.
 This does not operate during motion picture recording.
 The effective range of the AF assist lamp is different depending on used lens.
[PRE AF] Depending on the setting, camera will adjust the focus 
automatically before pressing the shutter button halfway.
[OFF]
[ ]: Quick AF
[ ]: Continuous AF
[DIRECT AF AREA]
Position and size of the AF area can be modified easily during 
recording.
[OFF]
[ON]:
AF area can be moved freely with  3/4 /2 /1  when 
[ Ø ] is selected.
[FOCUS PRIORITY]
It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus.
[OFF]: This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so 
you can take a picture when the shutter button is 
pressed fully.
[ON]: You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought 
into focus.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus 
when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult.
[OFF]:The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist 
lamp lights while the shutter button is pressed halfway. 
(Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
–When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is attached: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
3.5 m (11.5 feet)
– When 14 – 45 mm/F3.5– 5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is attached and at Wide: Approx. 
1.0m (3.28feet) to 3.0m (9.84feet)
 When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp  (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark 
places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus 
on the subject.
 Remove the lens hood.
 When you use a lens with a large filter diameter that obscures the AF assist lamp, shadows 
may appear on the picture and the performance of the camera may deteriorate.
 The setting for the [AF ASSIST LAMP] is fixed to [OFF] in [SCENERY], [ARCHITECTURE], 
[NIGHT SCENERY] and [SUNSET] in Scene Mode.
 Refer to P74 for details.
 The recording area indicated is a guide line.
[AF+MF]
It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted 
automatically.
[OFF]
[ON]: It is possible to finely adjust the focus manually by 
rotating the focus ring while AF lock (Focus Mode is 
set to [AFS] and shutter button is half-way pressed, or 
AF lock with [AF/AE LOCK]).
 [MF ASSIST]
In Manual Focus, the assistance screen appears on the screen to 
facilitate focusing on the subject.
[OFF]
[ON]:Center of the screen will be enlarged automatically 
when the focus ring is rotated.
[ REC AREA]
This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording 
and still picture recording.
[! ]
 (Picture)/[ ] (Motion picture)
[REMAINING DISP.]
This will switch display between the number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time.
[REMAINING SHOTS]:
This will display the number of recordable pictures for still 
pictures.
[REMAINING TIME]:
This will display the available recording time for motion pictures.
[ BUTTON]Enables/disables the motion picture button.
[OFF]/[ON]
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
It will display dial operation guide to the screen that is possible to 
perform Exposure Compensation, Program Shift, aperture setting, or 
shutter speed setting when set to [ON].
A Dial operation guide
 Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this 
function when bright spots not in subject get recorded, and it is bothering you.
 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. (P169)
 You can only select this function when the Opti onal External Viewfinder  (P159) is attached.
 Refer to P55 for details.
[DIAL GUIDE]
Sets if the operation switch guide when the mode dial is switched 
to , ,  and  is to be displayed or not.
[OFF]/[ON]
[MENU RESUME]
The last operated menu position is saved even if the camera is 
turned off.
[OFF]/[ON]
[PIXEL REFRESH]It will perform optimization of imaging device and image 
processing.
[SENSOR CLEANING]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to 
the rear of the imaging device is performed.
[SHOOT W/O LENS]
It is possible to setup so the shutter will not operate when there is 
no lens on the unit.
[OFF]: You cannot press the shutter button when a lens is not 
attached to the camera body or is not attached 
correctly.
[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.
[LVF DISP.STYLE]
This will set the display style of the optional external viewfinder 
(P159)
[]: Viewfinder style
[]: LCD monitor style
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Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback)Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio
This unit was designed to play motion pictures and still pictures with audio using the QuickTime 
Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only).
 Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras 
(LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format.
Press [ (].
∫Operations performed during motion picture playback
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as  3/4 /2 /1 .
A Play/Pause
B St o p
C Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind
¢
DFast forward, Frame-by-frame forward¢
¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode.
E Reduce volume level
F Increase volume level
NotePlease note that the bundled software includes QuickTime or “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 HD 
Edition” to play back motion picture files created with the camera on the PC.
 QuickTime Motion JPEG motion pictures that were recorded with a PC or other equipment may 
have lower image quality or may not be able to play back with this unit.
Motion pictures
Press  2/1 to select a picture with a 
motion picture icon (such as [ ]), 
and then press  3 to play back.
AMotion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time
 After playback starts, the elapsed playback 
time is displayed on the upper right of the 
screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is 
displayed as [8m30s].
[AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG]
Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in 
[AVCHD Lite].
BABA
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Advanced (Playback)
NoteSound can be heard through the speaker. Refer  to [VOLUME] (P34) for information about how 
to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.
 Pictures with audio recorded with other equipment may not playback on this unit.
 When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu
You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them 
etc.
With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [TRIMMING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is 
created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the card so we 
recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
You can create a slide show and add music to enhance the presentation. In addition the 
pictures will play with a fixed interval between each of the picture that you select. You can 
select to play, only still pictures, only motion  pictures, designated “favorite” pictures, or 
pictures registered with face recognition as a  slide show. To best enjoy this feature it’s 
recommended that you connect your digital camera to your TV set.
Select [SLIDE SHOW] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P28)
Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
 [FAVORITE] can be selected onl y when [FAVORITE] on the 
[PLAYBACK] menu (P134) is at [ON] and there are pictures 
already set as favorites.
Pictures with audio
Press 2/ 1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ ] 
and then press  3 to play back.
AAudio icon
 Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P122) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P144) for 
information about how to create still pictures with audio.
 [SLIDE SHOW]
A
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