Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf5x Gf5k Gf5 Owners Manual

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without 
thinking about them.
∫About [ ¦] button
By pressing the [ ¦] button, you can switch between the 
Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode of the Recording Mode 
and other modes.
•
When the Recording Mode is   or  , the [ ¦] button 
lights up. (Light turns off during recording)
∫ Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene 
concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color 
changes to the usual red.
Depending on the identified scene, the camera may display [ ], 
which allows you to select the camera-recommended effects.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
•Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] on the recording screen 
and then touching [ ].
•When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is also 
possible by pressing the cursor button towards  2, and then pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
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Recording Mode: 
Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)
The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be 
easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful if 
you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the 
settings made automatically by the camera to match your 
preferences.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
∫ Setting brightness
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting 
screen.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•This will adjust the brightness of the image.•Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You 
can also return to the recording screen by pressing the 
cursor button  3.
∫ Setting color
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color 
to a bluish color.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You 
can also return to the recording screen by pressing the 
cursor button  1.
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
Drag the slide bar to set.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the control 
dial.
Recording of pictures or motion pictures.
•Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].
•It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
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Applicable modes: 
Recording Motion Picture
•Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to [ ] (Program AE 
Mode).
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each 
mode is possible.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while recording 
motion pictures.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture 
button again.
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous 
recording)
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures
During motion picture recording, press the 
shutter button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator  A is displayed while 
recording still pictures.
•You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function.
A
B
C
A
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Applicable modes: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples.
•
Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.Meter].
Press  3 (È ) to switch to Exposure 
Compensation operation.
Rotate the control dial to compensate the 
exposure.
A Exposure Compensation value
B [Expo.Meter]
Underexposed Properly 
exposed
Overexposed
Rotate the control 
dial to the right to 
correct the exposure 
in the plus direction. Rotate the control 
dial to the left to 
correct the exposure 
in the minus 
direction.
AB
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Using the function button
The recording functions etc. registered in the [Fn Button Set] 
of the [Custom] menu can be assigned to the [Fn1] (function) 
buttons, [Fn2] and [Fn3] icon.
You can use the assigned functions by pressing the buttons 
for [Fn1] and by touching the icons for [Fn2] and [Fn3].
•
To use [Fn1], set the [Q.MENU/Fn1] of the [Custom] menu to 
[Fn1].
Touch [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn3] from the [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] 
menu.
Touch the function you want to assign.
•Assign your favorite function to [Fn1], [Fn2], and [Fn3].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the 
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to 
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
Drag the example images to select a screen.
•You can also switch between items by dragging the slide 
bar  A.
Touch [Set].
∫To enjoy a variety of picture effects
Touch [ ] on the scene selection screen to display 
explanations etc. for picture effects to suit the scene. To take 
full advantage of the picture effects, we recommend that you 
read the explanations and try recording pictures.
•
The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
A
DISP.
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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by 
selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
Set Recording Mode to [ ].
Select an image effect (filter) with reference to the 
example images, and touch.
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied 
in a preview display A.
•The image effect can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
•Touch [ ] to display the explanation for the selected image 
effect.
Touch [Set].
A
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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
Press [(].
Forward or rewind the image by dragging the 
screen horizontally.
Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right
Playing Back Pictures
Using the Playback Zoom
Touch the part to enlarge firmly.
1 k> 2k > 4k> 8k > 16k
•You can also enlarge/reduce the picture by rotating the control dial.•When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication  A 
appears for about 1 second.
•The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.•You can move the enlarged part by dragging the screen.
•Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ ].
•When you touch [ ] , the magnification becomes lower.
A
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The motion picture file formats that can be played back on this unit are AVCHD (excluding 
AVCHD Progressive) recorded on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX), MP4, and 
QuickTime Motion JPEG.
Press [(].
Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ ] ) 
and then touch [ ] to play back.
A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on 
the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as 
[8m30s].
∫Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
Playing Back Motion Pictures
Play/PauseStop
Fast rewindFast forward
Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)
Reduce volume levelIncrease volume level
AB
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