Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3c Gf3k Gf3 Basic Owners Manual

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∫Lens
 30 Lens surface
31 Focus ring
32 Contact point
33 Lens fitting mark
34 Tele
35 Wide
36 Zoom ring H-H014
(LUMIX G 14 mm/F2.5 ASPH.) H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 
ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
32 33
31303134 35 36 32 3330
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This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.Note
•
If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, 
please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some 
liquid crystal protection sheets may  impair visibility or operability.)
•If a commercially available protection sheet is used,  a little extra 
pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is not 
responsive.
•Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply 
pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel 
operation.
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as 
ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
∫ About the Stylus pen
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate 
with your fingers.
•
Only use the supplied stylus pen.•Do not place it where small children can reach.
Touch Panel
Touch the screenTo touch and release the touch panel.
DragA movement without releasing the touch 
panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting 
icons or images displayed on the touch 
panel.
•
When selecting features using the touch 
panel, be sure to touch the center of the 
desired icon.
This is used to move the AF area, operate 
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next 
image during playback, etc.
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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
•
When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;  
optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from 
the rated distance.
–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] to [ON].
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Changing 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.
•
Check that the camera is turned off.•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
While pressing on the lens release button  A, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
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.
Detaching the lens
Preparations: Attach the lens cap.
Attaching the lens
Preparations: Remove the rear  lens cap from the lens.
•
If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it.
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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 adhering to internal parts of the 
camera body, fit the body cap or a lens to the mount on the camera 
body.
•To prevent scratching of the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to the 
lens when it is unattached or fit the lens to the camera body.
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector 
(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying.
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)
•
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.
A Fitting to the mark.
Note
•When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens 
hood to the lens in the reverse direction. 
Attaching the Lens Hood
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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 check that it will not 
come out.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other 
side of the shoulder strap.
Note
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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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-BLE9PP.
•
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.
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
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.
Charging
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of 
the battery.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the 
electrical socket and detach the 
battery after charging is completed.
[CHARGE]
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∫Charging time
•
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.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
•
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
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.•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. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Charging time Approx. 180 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 170 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 160 min
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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 [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum 
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
∫ Playback
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Recordable time Approx. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 130 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 160 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 80 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Playback timeApprox. 270 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback timeApprox. 250 min
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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•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-BLE9PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you 
hear a locking sound and then check that 
it is locked by lever A. 
Pull the lever A in the direction of the 
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until 
you hear a “click” while being careful 
about the direction in which 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.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction  of the arrow.
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN
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