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)
16 Name¢ 3 (P108 , 118) /Location¢3 (P63) /
Title¢ 3 (P147)
17 Number of days that have passed since the  departure date  (P63)
18 Stamped with text indication  (P148)
Elapsed playback time  (P51):
¢1
19 Favorites  (P155)
Cable disconnection warning icon  (P174)
20 Folder/File number
¢ 2 (P173)
21 Color space¢ 4 (P132)
22 Recorded date and time/ World Time  (P62)
23 Histogram  (P50)
¢1 “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute 
and “s” for second.
¢2 This is not displayed for motion pictures 
recorded in [AVCHD].
¢ 3 It is displayed in order of [TITLE], [LOCATION], 
[NAME] ([BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET]), [NAME] 
([FACE RECOG.]).
¢4 This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]/[MOTION JPEG].
Detailed information display
Histogram display
60 60
60
F2.5
F2.5 F2.50 0AWB
AWB
AWB
1
11/26
1/26 1/26
160160160
3s 3s
3s
8
1419
18
1615
1245673
12
13 10
11
3s 3s
3s9
17
100-0001
F2.5
60
P
s
RGB
AFS160
0WB WBISO
ISOAWB
STD.
STD.
STD.
20
2165
14
2213
10:00   DEC.1.2011
F2.5
60
1/26ISO1600
100-000120
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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 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by mi croprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-v oltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.  If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
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If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Optimal use of the camera 
						

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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, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
∫About dirt on the image sensor
This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera 
body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image 
sensor may appear on the recorded picture.
To prevent debris or dust adhering to internal  parts of the body, avoid changing the lens in 
a dusty environment and always fit the body  cap or a lens when storing the camera. 
Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.
Removing dirt on the image sensor
The image sensor is very precise and delicate , so be sure to observe the following when 
you do have to clean it yourself.
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Blow off the dust on the surface of the image sensor with a commercially available blower 
brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly.
•Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount.•Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched.•Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor.•If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the bl ower, consult the dealer or your nearest Service 
Center.
Cleaning
Dust reduction function
This unit has a dust reduction function that  will blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device.  This function will function automatically when 
the camera is turned on, but if you see dust, perform the [SENSOR CLEANING] 
(P143)  in the [CUSTOM] menu. 
						

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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 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. Do not allow the lens 
mount contacts  1 to become dirty.
About the LCD monitor
Extremely high precision technology is em ployed to produce the LCD monitor screen. 
However there may be some dark or bright  spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. 
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective 
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be 
recorded on pictures on a card.
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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 accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
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Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge 
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
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This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed. •Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radio.•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very 
small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
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 riding in a vehicle or 
walking etc.
•We recommend using a tripod.
∫ About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise 
unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures.
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Doing may have an adverse affect on such medical conditions.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop 
viewing at once.
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Continuing to view may cause illness.•Please rest appropriately after stopping the viewing.
When viewing 3D pictures, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
•Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their 
right and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by 
wearing glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D pictures.
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There are differences in the way that different  people experience 3D pictures. Please correct 
your sight appropriately before viewing 3D pictures.
•You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D.
When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D compatible television, position yourself a 
distance away that is least 3 times the effective height of the television.
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(Recommended distance): For 42 z; approx. 1.6 m (5.25 feet), for 46 z; approx. 1.7 m (5.58 feet), 
for 50 z; approx. 1.9 m (6.23 feet), for 54 z; approx. 2.0 m (6.56 feet).
•Viewing from a distance closer than the recommended distance may lead to eye-fatigue.
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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 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]/[BABY2]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may 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.  (P68)•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  
P187.
Card
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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 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.
•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused 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 using this unit with a large-diameter lens, the lens may come into contact with the 
pedestal depending on the tripod/unipod. Tightening the screw with the lens and pedestal in 
contact with each other may damage this unit or the lens. Therefore it is recommended to 
attach the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1; optional) before mounting on the tripod/unipod.
•Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.
•If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens (more than about 1 k g/35.3 oz) to the camera body, 
do not carry the camera by the shoulder strap. Hold the camera and the lens when carrying 
them.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods or unipods
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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 
etc.  (P68)
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
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[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the 
DCF standard.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
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It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.
> Insert a different card.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P68) 
Data will be deleted.
[LENS NOT FOUND, OR   SHOOT W/O LENS IS SET TO OFF.]
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When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R; optional), set 
[SHOOT W/O LENS]  (P143) to [ON] in the custom menu.
[THE LENS IS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY. DO NOT PUSH LENS RELEASE 
BUTTON WHILE LENS IS ATTACHED.]
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Detach the lens once, and then attach it again without pressing the lens release button.  (P13) 
Turn on the power again, and if it is still displaying, contact the dealer.
[Lens attachment failed.
Please check connection for dirt.]
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Detach the lens from the camera body and gently wipe the contacts on the lens and the 
camera body using a dry cotton swab. Attach the lens, turn on the power again, and if it is still 
displaying, contact the dealer.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]
> Use a card compatible with this unit.  (P23)•SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)•SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB) 
						

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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 want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc.  (P68)
> Insert a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
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Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in 
[AVCHD]. 
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures 
in [MOTION JPEG].
•In the event that it stops even after using a “Class 4” card or higher, the data writing speed has 
deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format  (P68).
•Depending on the type of the card, motion picture recording may stop in the middle.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
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A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used.
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc.  (P68) If you execute 
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. 
(P68)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]
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Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect.  (P66)•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.  (P172, 
174)