Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual

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Before Use
Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 
3 /4 /2 /1.
Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel, it is 
possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button 
if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.
Rotating the control dial:
Selection...

Before Use
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About the Lens
∫Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with 
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification 
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds  mount specification can be 
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).
∫ Leica mount specification lens
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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;  
optional), you can use Leica M...

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Preparation
PreparationChanging the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your 
enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure.
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Check that the camera is turned off.•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to  P183, P184  when dirt or dust 
gets on the lens.
While pressing on the lens release button  A, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
Detaching the lens
Preparations:...

Preparation
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Align the lens fitting marks B (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the 
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.•Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount 
may get scratched.
•Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
Note
•Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap 
are removed from the camera body.
•To prevent dust or debris from...

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Preparation
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.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042)
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The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not have a lens hood.
Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and 
bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
AFitting to the mark.
Note
•When...

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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 then...

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Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
∫  About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: It will light up while charging.
Off: It will turn off when it completes the charging normally.
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge...

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∫Charging time
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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 a 
long time may be longer than normal.
Note
•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...

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Preparation
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor...

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∫Recording motion pictures
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
•Motion picture recorded continuously in...