Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf5 Owners Manual

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∫Playback
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 s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Playback time Approx. 210 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback timeApprox. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Playback timeApprox. 240 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.•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.
Note
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself 
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN 
						

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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.
•
During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn off the 
power, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, 
do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
About cards that can be used with this unit
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or 
higher when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be us ed with SDHC Memory Card 
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 
Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS- I standard SDHC/SDXC 
memory cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.: 
						

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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 other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P73)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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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 [ ]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (12M) 280 1150 4650 9150
M (6M)5102060 835016470
S (3M) 810326013210 24710
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (12M) 89360 1460 2900
M (6M) 1004101690 3380
S (3M) 1104501830 3630
AB 
						

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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 minutes 59 seconds.)
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
Note
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
FSH 14m00s 1h1m4h10m 8h27m
SH14m00s 1h1m4h10m 8h27m
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
FHD 12m18s 50m6s 3h23m14s 6h51m13s
HD23m30s 1h35m39s 6h28m00s 13h5m5s
VGA 51m43s 3h30m32s 14h13m55s 28h47m50s 
						

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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
•
You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ ]/[ ] .
•Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without 
setting a date and time.
To set the display order and the time display format.
•Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting 
display order/time display format.
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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 photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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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, the mode will not be selected.
A 
						

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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 determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode  (P110)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture  value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Custom Mode  (P132)
Use this mode to take pictures wit h previously registered settings.
Scene Guide Mode (P112)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode  (P122)
Record while checking the image effect.