Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual

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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P47)
2 / : Motion picture playback (P51)
3 Protected picture  (P158)
4 Number of prints  (P156)
5 Picture size  (P124)
: REC MODE (when recording motion 
pictures)  (P133)/Recording quality  (P134)
6 Quality  (P125)
7 Battery indication  (P19)
8 Picture number/Total pictures
9 Motion picture recording time  (P51) :
¢1
10 Playback (Motion Picture)  (P51)
11 Delete  (P54)
12 Multi Playback (P48)
13 Display  (P50)
14 Recording information
¢ 2
15 Age  (P108)
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Cautions for Use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields...

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera,...

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•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker 
than usual at first. However, the picture will re turn to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it...

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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or carry away from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
If you drop the battery...

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∫About 3D recording
With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the 
minimum focus distance.
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The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort.•When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optional) is used, the minimum focus distance is 
0.6m (1.97feet).
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens attached, be careful not to shake 
the unit.
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Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is pronounced, due to...

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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.
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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...

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•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended 
temperature: 15oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
•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...

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P158)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]
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This feature can only be used with pictures that comply with the DCF standard.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
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[INSERT SD CARD AGAIN]/[TRY ANOTHER CARD]
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An error has occurred accessing the card.> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
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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 FO RMAT (NTSC/PAL) DATA ON THIS 
CARD.]
> If you...