Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLB13PP.
 Use the dedicated charger and battery.
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely.  The dedicated 
battery  (DMW-BLB13PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit 
are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by 
Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in 
any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured 
by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
 The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
 Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
 Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Connect the AC cable.
 The battery cannot be charged when the DC cable 
(DMW-DCC3; optional) is connected to the AC adaptor.
Attach the battery with attention to the 
direction of the battery.
Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator  A lights 
green.
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed.
 Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] indicator  A 
turns off.
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∫Charging
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging 
time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/
cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BLB13PP) are the same as above.
∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
The battery temperature is too high or too low. Please charge the battery again in a 
temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF).
 The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/the optional external viewfinder.
[It does not appear when you use the came ra with the AC adaptor (P164) connected.]
The indication turns red and blinks if the remain ing battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.
 Disconnect the charger from the power outlet after the charging is completed.The battery 
becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm 
during use. This is not a malfunction.
 The battery will become discharged if left for a long period of time after being charged.
 The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge le ft, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (Since characteri stic swelling may occur.)
 Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor)(By CIPA standard in 
Program AE mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
 CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
 Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.
 Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512 MB).
 Using the supplied battery.
 Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
Charging time Approx. 155 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When 20 mm/F1.7  lens 
included in DMC-GF1C is usedWhen 14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens  included in DMC-GF1K is used
Number of recordable  pictures Approx. 380 pictures Approx. 350 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 190 min Approx. 175 min
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Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.
Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the 
recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases.
 When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used: 
–When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 107.When 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used: –When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 100.
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the optional external viewfinder)(By CIPA 
standard in Program AE mode)
∫ Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD Lite](Recording with picture quality set to [SH]([ ]))
– [MOTION JPEG](Recording with picture quality set to [HD]([ ]))
 These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%.
 Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON] / [OFF], star ting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
¢ Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum 
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
∫Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
When 20 mm/F1.7  lens 
included in DMC-GF1C is usedWhen 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens  included in DMC-GF1K is used
Number of recordable  pictures Approx. 430 pictures Approx. 400 pictures
Recording time
Approx. 215 min Approx. 200 min
When 20 mm/F1.7  lens 
included in DMC-GF1C is usedWhen 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens  included in DMC-GF1K is used
Continuous 
recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 210 min Approx. 170 min
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 110 min
Approx. 100 min
When 20 mm/F1.7  lens 
included in DMC-GF1C is usedWhen 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens  included in DMC-GF1K is used
Continuous 
recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 210 min Approx. 170 min
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 110 min
Approx. 100 min
When 20 mm/F1.7  lens 
included in DMC-GF1C is usedWhen 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens  included in DMC-GF1K is used
Playback time Approx. 360 min Approx. 290 min
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NoteThe operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
– When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P33).
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
 When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
Check that this unit is turned off.
 Close the flash.
 We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
 Always use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(DMW-BLB13PP).
 If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by the 
lever  A being careful about the direction 
you insert it. Pull the lever  A in the 
direction of the arrow to remove the 
battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being 
careful about the direction you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the 
card.
 The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow.
If the card/battery door cannot be completely 
closed, remove the card, check its direction and 
then insert it again.
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
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NoteRemove the battery after use.
Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
 Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
About the Card
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded 
on the card.
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memo ry card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢
You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory Cards 
however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible with SD 
Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being used.)
 You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using 
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.

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.
 Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
NoteDo not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional) (when 
the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the 
picture, formatting (P36), etc. Also, do not apply vibration, shock, or static electricity to the unit.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure proper operation. (P36) Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Ty p e  o f  c a r dCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 
format in compliance with the SD 
standard) 
Fast recording and writing speed
 Write-Protect switch  A provided (When 
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or 
formatting is possible. The ability to 
write, delete and format data is restored 
when the switch is returned to its 
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
2
A
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination (P113)
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.
Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format.
 AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
 When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as 
AM 12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US 
and elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the 
clock setting is correct.
 When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the 
“Changing the clock setting” 
procedure below.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu, and press  1. (P28)It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
 Once a charged battery has been installed for 24 hours, the clock setting is maintained 　
for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Note The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
Changing the clock setting
ON
OFF
MENU/SET
:
:
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You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
 If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P136) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
 If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize 
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
Note
There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
!  [REC] mode menu (P114 to 122) [SETUP] menu (P31 to 36)
 This menu lets you 
set the aspect ratio, 
number of pixels and 
other aspects of the 
pictures you are 
recording. 
This menu lets you 
perform the clock 
settings, select the 
operating beep tone 
settings and set 
other settings which 
make it easier for 
you to operate the camera.
 [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu
 (P123 to 124) [MY MENU]
 This menu lets you 
set the [REC 
MODE], [REC 
QUALITY], and other 
aspects for motion 
picture recording. 
Up to 5 menu items 
used recently can be 
memorized. Items 
used a lot can be 
recalled easily.
 [CUSTOM MENU] (P124 to 128)(  [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P130 to 145)
 Operation of the unit, 
such as displaying of 
the screen and 
button operations, 
can be set up 
according to your 
preferences. Also, it 
is possible to register the modified settings. 
This menu lets you 
make the protection, 
trimming or print 
settings, etc. of 
recorded pictures.
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This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting 
can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM MENU] menu, [SETUP] 
menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well.
If you set [MENU RESUME] (P128) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], the screen shows 
the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the Program AE mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Mode dial
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press  2.
2Press  4 or rotate the rear dial 
to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].
3Press  1 or the rear dial.Select a menu item next and set it.
ONOFF
MENU/SET
or
or
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Press  3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select 
[I.EXPOSURE].
 Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 or 
rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.
Press  1 or the rear dial.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press  3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select 
[HIGH].
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
or
or
or
MENU/SET
or
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Setting the Quick Menu
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu in recording 
status.
Press 3/ 4/2/1 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item and 
the setting.
 Menus that can be setup are displayed in orange when selected.
 Setup method is different as following depending on the displayed screen during 
recording. Refer to P55 about the displayed screen.
[ ] (LCD monitor style)Proceed to step 4 below after selecting the item and settings.
[ ] (Finder style)Select the item, press the rear dial, and then select the setting.
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set the menu.
Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the Quick Menu.
Q.MENU
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or
Q.MENU
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