Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual

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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their 
settings before using them.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P57.
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Refer to “Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)” on  P26  for other information.
U [CLOCK SET]
Setting Date/Time.
1Press  2/1 to select the items, and 
press  3/4  to set.
A [WORLD TIME] setting
To set the display order and the time 
display format.
•Setup screen for display order and the 
time display format is displayed by 
selecting [STYLE] and then pressing 
[MENU/SET].
2Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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•Setup/cancel of summer time [ ] can be performed by pressing 3 at the time the area is 
selected.
•The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not advance the current time. Advance 
the clock setting by one hour.
•If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time 
difference from the home area.
 [WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and 
record them on the pictures you take.
After selecting [DESTINATION] or [HOME], press  2/1 to 
select an area, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Set [HOME] first thing after purchasing. [DESTINATION] can be set 
after setting up [HOME].
“  [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
A Current time of the destination 
area
B Time difference from home area
–  [HOME]:
Your home area
C  Current time
D  Time difference from GMT 
(Greenwich Mean Time)
A
B
C
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•The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. 
If you set [WORLD TIME] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in 
the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
•The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] 
(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not 
recorded.
•If the travel date is displayed as [-] (minus) in white, there is a time difference that involves date 
change between the [HOME] and [DESTINATION]. (It will be recorded)
•The [TRAVEL DATE] feature is disabled wh en recording [AVCHD] motion pictures.•While recording motion pictures, the [LOCATION] feature is disabled.•When Intelligent Auto (ñ or   ) Mode is selected, the [TRAVEL DATE] feature is disabled. 
Setting of other Recording Mode will be reflected.
—  [TRAVEL DATE]
Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name 
of the travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when 
playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures 
with [TEXT STAMP]  (P148).
[TRAVEL SETUP]:
[OFF]: Elapsed days are not recorded.
[SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days 
(how many days after) of the travel are recorded.
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The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after 
the return date.If the [TRAVEL SETUP] is set to [OFF], [LOCATION] 
will be also set to [OFF].
[LOCATION]:
[OFF]
[SET]: Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.
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For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on 
P121 .
[BEEP]
Set the volume of the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep 
and the alarm beep.
[s] (Muted)
[t ] (Low)
[u ] (High) 
						

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•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
•Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does 
not affect the recorded pictures.
•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects 
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the 
recorded pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to standard brightness after 30 seconds when recording 
in [MODE1]. It will light up brightly again by button or touch operation.
•If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or 
another object to block the light.
•The number of recordable pictures decreases in [AUTO] and [MODE1].•[AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.•[AUTO] is disabled during motion picture recording.•When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes 
darker even if [LCD MODE] is set to [MODE2].
•The initial setting when using the AC adaptor (optional) is [MODE2].
u  [VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
 [MONITOR]
Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor is 
adjusted.
1Select the settings by pressing  3/
4, and adjust with  2/1  or the 
control dial.
2Press [MENU/SET] to set.
 [LCD MODE]
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending on 
how bright it is around the camera.
„  [AUTO]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
 [MODE1]:
Make the LCD monitor brighter.
 [MODE2]:
Set the LCD monitor to the standard brightness.
 [MODE3]:
Make the LCD monitor darker.
LCD…1
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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].•[SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto (ñ or   ) Mode.•[SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.•[SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a slide show
•If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] or [ ], switching of the playback screen 
display or enlargement by rotating the control dial is possible during Auto Review.
•Regardless of the Auto Review setting, pictures will automatically be reviewed when taking 
burst pictures with [H] set, and recording with Auto Bracket. (Will not hold)
•If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white when 
the Auto Review function is activated.
•[AUTO REVIEW] is disabled when Burst Mode is set to [M] or [L].•When [AUTO REGISTRATION] in [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [AUTO REVIEW] can only be 
set to [3SEC.] or [5SEC.].
q  [ECONOMY]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use 
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [SLEEP MODE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
 [AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
o  [AUTO REVIEW]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]
[HOLD]:
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•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format 
your TV can display, and select the number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P164 for details.
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
 [TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
[W ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
 [HDMI MODE]
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the 
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using 
the HDMI mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the 
information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720  available scan lines is used for 
output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480  available scan lines is used for 
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•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P166 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P162 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
•To accurately calibrate the LCD Monitor, be sure to touch precisely at the designated locations.
 [VIERA Link]
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the 
VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the 
VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable 
(optional).
[OFF]:Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link 
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations 
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
 [3D PLAYBACK]
Setup the output method for 3D pictures.
[]:Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible 
with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D 
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
 [CALIBRATION]
Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets 
selected from what you touched or touch operation does not 
respond.
1Press [MENU/SET].2Touch the orange [ r]  mark 
displayed on the screen in order 
with the stylus pen (supplied) 
(5 places).
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A message is displayed once the 
position is set.
3Press [MENU/SET] to finish. 
						

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•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card 
(P68)  after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the 
file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
•When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will also be 
reset.
•When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In 
addition, [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode–The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (departure date, return date, location)–The [WORLD TIME] setting•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not 
turn the camera off during formatting.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other  equipment, format it on the camera again.•If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting your nearest Service 
Center.
~ [LANGUAGE]Set the language displayed on the screen.
 [VERSION DISP.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be 
checked.
v  [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset to the 
initial settings.
 [FORMAT]
The card is formatted.
Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory 
card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are 
saved elsewhere before using this feature.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo          
						

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Recording
Recording Mode: 
RecordingOptical Image Stabilizer
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [REC] Mode menu
1Select [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P57)2Press 3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto (
ñ or ) Mode.
•The [STABILIZER] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal 
stabilizer.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.
–The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not supports the stabilizer function.–The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) support the stabilizer function.
ItemSettings
[OFF][STABILIZER] does not work.
(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] 
switch.)
[]
(Normal)Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
[]¢
(Panning)
Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal 
for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the 
camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move 
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∫Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER], a tripod or the self-timer  (P81).
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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow Sync.–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction–[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [PARTY] in Scene Mode–When you set to a slow shutter speed
Note
•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to 
enable the Optical Image Stabilizer  by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON]. (At the 
time of purchase, it is  initially set to [ ].)
•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is 
displayed on the screen at that time.
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.–When using the Digital Zoom.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to ta ke pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
•The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases.–In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day–When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second.–When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The 
background will not become a blur.)
–When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily