Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf5 Owners Manual

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Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–Using the [AUTO] of [LCD Mode] or [MODE1] of [LCD Mode].–When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL].–When flash is used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become...

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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.•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....

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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
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During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn off the 
power, remove the battery, card or...

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Note
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, 
delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original 
position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or...

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
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Switching between the display of number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time can be performed in 
the [Remaining Disp.] (P158)  in the [Custom] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999 i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ ]...

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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have 
been recorded.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 
29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. 
You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] 
format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step4.
Touch [Language Set].
Select the language.
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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You can continue to switch the settings by...

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Touch [Set]  to set.
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P60)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery  in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Note
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a...

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Basic
BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
Press [MENU/SET].
Touch [Rec Mode].
•A screen listing the Recording Mode is displayed.•It is also possible to display the screen 
listing the Recording Mode by touching 
the Recording Mode icon in Recording 
Mode.
Touch the Recording Mode to select.
•The explanation A for the touched Recording Mode is 
displayed.
•If you release your finger, the mode will be selected. If you 
hold your finger on the screen, move it to an area with no 
icons and then release,...

Basic
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∫Basic
∫ Advanced
Intelligent Auto Mode  (P37)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P41)
Easily match settings selected by the  camera to your preferences and record.
Program AE Mode (P45)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode  (P108)
The shutter speed is automatically det ermined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P109)
The aperture value is automatically...