Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
 Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
 Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch 
the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC  will only modify the file management information, 
and it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially available 
computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the memory card before 
transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
If a name or birthday is set for [BABY1]/[BAB Y2]/face recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and included in the recorded image.
Disclaimer
 Information including personal information ma y be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party or disposing Reset the settings to protect the personal information. (P34)
 Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.
 Settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.
 Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or your nearest Service Center if 
above operations are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card ” on  
P171.
 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% to 60%]
 Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.
 If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera , it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if 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.
 We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
 Check all the parts before taking pictures when you have not used the camera for a long 
period of time.
Card
About the personal information
When not using the camera for a long period of time
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Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
 When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
 You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.
 Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching 
the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when 
turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the 
camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod.
 When a large-diameter lens is attached to the camera, certain tripods/unipods may make 
contact with the lens. There is a risk that such tripods/unipods will damage the camera or lens 
so their use should be avoided.
 Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.
 If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens (more than about 1 k g) to the camera body, do not 
carry the camera by the soulder strap. Hold the camera and the lens when carrying them.
Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen/ optional 
external viewfinder in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
About the picture data
About tripods or unipods
About the shoulder strap
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
> The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are 
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P25)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P143)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]
Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
>If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P36)
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
 The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for 
[DELETE MULTI] (P54), [FAVORITE] (P134), [TITLE EDIT] (P135), [TEXT STAMP] (P136) or 
[RESIZE] (P138) has been exceeded.
> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
 More than 999 favorites have been set.
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[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the 
DCF standard.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P36)
[PLEASE CHECK THAT THE LENS IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY]/[PLEASE CHECK 
THE STATUS OF A LENS.]
Do not press the lens release button.
 Check that the lens is attached correctly and then turn the camera off and on.
> If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
 When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (D MW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional), set 
[SHOOT W/O LENS] (P128) to [ON] in the custom menu.
[THE LENS IS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY.]
 Detach the lens and then attach it again. (P17)
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]
> Use a card compatible with this unit. (P25)
 You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN]/[TRY ANOTHER CARD]
An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
It has failed to read or write data.
> Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on, 
and try to read or write the data again.
 The card may be broken.
> Insert a different card.
[CANNOT RECORD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT (NTSC/PAL) DATA ON THIS 
CARD.]
>If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc. (P36)
> Insert a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when 
recording motion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
 When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
 In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has 
deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P36).
 Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture recording 
may stop in the middle.
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[THIS CARD IS NOT FORMATTED WITH THIS CAMERA, AND NOT SUITABLE FOR 
MOVIE RECORDING.]
The writing speed is lower if the card has been formatted using a PC or other equipment. As a 
consequence, motion picture recording may stop in the middle. If this happens, make a 
backup of the data and format (P36) the card in this unit.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. 
(P154)
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P36) If you execute 
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. 
(P34)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]
The AV cable is connected to the camera.
> Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P35)
 This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P153, 
155)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]
The printer cannot print.
> Check the printer.
[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]
The remaining battery power is low.
> Charge the battery.
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]
The battery cannot be recognized by the camera.
> Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine 
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
 The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty.
> Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal.
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P175–183).
The battery is not inserted correctly. (P24)
 The battery is exhausted.
 Charge the battery.
 AC adaptor is not connected properly. (P164)
 Is the display set to optional external viewfinder (P159)?
> Switch to LCD monitor display by pressing [L VF/LCD] on the optional external viewfinder  
(P159).
 Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P32) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
 Is the LCD monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing [DISPLAY]. (P55)
 The battery is exhausted.
 Charge the battery.
 The battery is exhausted.
 Charge the battery.
 If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P32)
 If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn 
off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off. 
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (P35)
 Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to 
charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.
 Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.
If the problem is not resolved,  it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P34) on the 
[SETUP] menu .
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.
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Is the Mode Dial correctly set?
 Is the card inserted?
 Is there any memory remaining on the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P53)
 Is the subject focused?
> [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures 
until the subject is in focus. If you want to be able to take a picture when you press the 
shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the 
[CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P126)
 Picture might look whitish when lens or image s ensor gets dirty with finger print or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry 
cloth.
> Refer to P169 when the image sensor gets dirty.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P65)
 Is the AE Lock (P75) applied incorrectly?
> Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket (P79).
 The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P45)
 There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P47)
 Is [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu set to [OFF]? (P126)
In this case, the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in Focus Mode is 
set.
 Is the AF Lock (P75) applied incorrectly?
 The shutter speed will become slower and the Opti cal Image Stabilizer function may not work 
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P37)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P70) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
 Are you using a lens which supports the Stabilizer function? (P18)
 Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less?
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed.
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred.
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible.
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Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures 
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P80)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [FILM MODE] or lower the setting for each 
of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P82)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the  [LONGSHTR NR]  to [ON]. (P119)
 If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the 
shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not 
a malfunction.
 This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It appears 
when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but 
this is not a malfunction.
It is recorded in motion pictures  but is not recorded on still pictures.
 It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight 
or any other source of strong light.
 This could be an inactive pixel. Perform the [PIXEL REFRESH] (P128) in the [CUSTOM 
MENU].
 Are you in Exposure Compensation operation?
> Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. (P65)
 Set the AF area to the distinctive color of the subject if there is a part that is different from the 
surrounding color. (P72)
 It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class
¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording 
motion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
 Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
> When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a 
high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual 
scene.
Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording.
Bright spot not in subject is recorded.
You cannot compensate the exposure.
Subject cannot be locked.
(AF tracking not possible)
Motion pictures
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.
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>If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “10MB/s” or if you use a 
card that has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, the data-writing speed is lower. 
In such cases, we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format (P36) 
the card in this unit.
 Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this 
is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
 This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
 If there is marked flicker or striping when recording motion pictures in regions with a 50 Hz 
mains supply, set the Flicker Reduction Function (P104) to [ON]. The Flicker Reduction 
Function will then activate, automatically  adjusting the shutter speed to 1/100.
 This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. A clicking sound 
may occur at this time depending on the lens, and this sound may be recorded on the motion 
pictures. This is not a malfunction.
 With certain lenses, the sound of the Auto Focus Operation is recorded when recording motion 
pictures. In this case, we recommend setting [CONTINUOUS AF] (P98, 103) to [OFF].
 Operating sounds may be recorded when the zoom or buttons are operated etc. while 
recording motion pictures. Also, the operating sound  of the dial may be recorded when the rear 
dial is operated.
 Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colors along the 
edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals 
of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is 
used. This is not a malfunction.
 Is the flash closed?
> Press the [ OPEN] button to open the flash. (P59)
 The flash is activated 2 times. The interval betw een the first and second flash is longer when 
Red-eye Reduction (P60) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
Object seems to be warped.
Under fluorescent lighting, flicker or horizontal bars may be seen.
A clicking sound or the sound of the auto focus operation is recorded in motion 
pictures.
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the 
subject.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
The flash is activated 2 times.
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The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P32) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. 
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P164).]
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the 
time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
> Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/Opti onal External Viewfinder to a proper level. 
(P33)
 [POWER LCD] is activated. (P33)
 Is the LCD monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing [DISPLAY]. (P55)
 Does the picture appear on the Optional External Viewfinder?
> Switch to LCD monitor display by pressing [LVF/LCD] on the Optional External Viewfinder  
(P159).
 It is only displayed on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
 This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
 In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor.
 This is a characteristic of the drive system of the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) of this 
unit, and it is not a malfunction. There will be no problem with the recorded image.
 You can display the pictures without being ro tated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P141) is set to 
[OFF].
 You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P141)
 You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P15) that supports the Direction 
Detection Function (P37) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder
The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
The LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder is too bright or dark.
The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
The picture does not switch between LCD monitor and optional external 
viewfinder when [LVF/LCD] is pressed on the optional external viewfinder (P159).
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.
Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
You see red, green, or blue flashes when you move your eyes in the optional 
external viewfinder (P159), or when the camera is moved rapidly.
Playback
The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected 
direction, when displayed.
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Did you press [ (]?
 Is the card inserted?
 Is there a picture on the card?
 Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back 
by this unit.
 Has [PLAYBACK MODE] been set for playback?
> Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P132)
 Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which 
was taken by another make of digital camera?
 Did you remove the battery immediately after pict ure-taking or did you take the picture using a 
battery with a low remaining charge?
> Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P36)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. 
Therefore, check well before formatting.)
Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P26)
 Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to 
the recorded date during the Calendar Playback.
 Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may 
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
 When Digital Red-Eye Reduction 
([ ], [ ], [ ]) is in operation, if you take a picture 
of subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to 
black by the Digital Red-Eye Reduction Function.
> It is recommend to take picture with Flash Mode set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ], or 
[RED-EYE REMOVAL] on the [REC] Mode menu set to [OFF]. (P118)
The picture is not played back.
The recorded pictures are not displayed.
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns 
black.
Images with different date as recorded date are played back in the Calendar 
Playback.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
 If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round 
spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of 
dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position 
differ in every picture.
[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.
Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black.
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