Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf6 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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[Shading Comp.]If the screen periphery darkens as a result of lens 
characteristics, the brightness in this region will be 
corrected.P184
[Ex. Tele Conv.]When the number of pixels is set to anything other than 
[L], the Tele effect is increased without degradation in 
image quality.P125
[Digital Zoom]Increases the Tele effect. The higher the level of 
magnification, the greater the degradation in image 
quality.P128
[Color Space]Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of 
the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc.P185
[Stabilizer]When camera shake is sensed during recording, the 
camera corrects it automatically.P122
[Face Recog.]Sets the focus and exposure automatically prioritizing 
registered faces.P186
[Profile Setup]If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in 
advance, you can record their name and age in months 
and years in the images.P191
[Recommended Filter]This sets whether to display the camera-recommended 
effects (filters) in Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode.P191 
						

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This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion 
picture recording.
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[Photo Style], [Sensitivity], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and 
[Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these 
settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
–For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in the [Rec] menu.
[Motion Picture]
[Rec Format]Sets the file format for the motion pictures you record.P192
[Rec Quality]This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.P192
[Exposure Mode]Select the method for setting the aperture value and 
shutter speed in Creative Video Mode.P198
[Picture Mode]Sets the recording method for still pictures during 
motion picture recording.P197
[Continuous AF]Continues to focus on the subject for which focus has 
been achieved.P194
[Ex. Tele Conv.]Increases the Tele effect.P124
[Flkr Decrease]The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or 
striping in the motion picture.P201
[Silent Operation]Enables touch operations to  allow silent use while 
recording motion pictures.P199
[Mic Level Disp.]Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the 
screen.P201
[Mic Level Adj.]Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels.P202
[Wind Cut]This prevents the recording of wind-noise 
automatically.P202 
						

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Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set 
up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings.
[Custom]
[Cust.Set Mem.]Registers the current camera settings as custom set.P120
[AF/AE Lock]Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when 
the AF/AE lock is on.P161
[Quick AF]Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you 
press the shutter button.P155
[Pinpoint AF Time]Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus 
Mode set to [ ].P154
[AF Assist Lamp]
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the 
shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for 
the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions.
P155
[Focus/Release Priority]It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of 
focus.P156
[AF+MF]You can set the focus manually after the automatic 
focus has finished.P156
[MF Assist]Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged 
screen).P158
[MF Guide]When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that 
allows you to check the direction to achieve focus is 
displayed.P157
[Histogram]This allows you to set either to display or not display 
the histogram.P63
[Guide Line]This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when 
taking a picture.P63 
						

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[Highlight]When the Auto Review function is activated or when 
playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in 
black and white.P71
[Expo.Meter]Set whether or not to display the exposure meter.P87
[Dial Guide]Set whether or not to display the dial operation guide.P19
[Rec Area]This changes the angle of view during motion picture 
recording and still picture recording.P195
[Remaining Disp.]This will switch display between the number of 
recordable pictures and available recording time.P35
[Auto Review]Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after 
taking the still picture.P59
[Fn Button Set]You can assign various recording and other functions 
to the function button.P46
[Function Lever]You can set the function to assign to the function lever.P19
[Q.MENU]Switch the setting method of Quick Menu.P44
[iA Button Switch]It is possible to set how the [¦] button to toggle to 
Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode will operate.P78
[Video Button]Enables/disables the motion picture button.P195
[Power Zoom Lens]Sets the screen display and lens operations when 
using an interchangeable lens that is compatible with 
power zoom (electrically operated zoom).P127
[Self Shot]Sets whether or not to set the Self Portrait Mode by 
rotating the monitor.P77
[Self Timer Auto Off]Sets whether or not to cancel the self-timer when this 
unit is turned off.P171
[Touch Settings]Enables/disables the Touch operation.P17
[Touch Scroll]This allows you to set the speed of continuously 
forwarding or rewinding pictures using touch operation.P64
[Menu Guide]Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is 
set to   and  .P75
[Shoot w/o Lens]Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when 
no lens is attached to the main body.P22 
						

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This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and 
set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.
[Setup]
[Clock Set]Setting Date/Time.P36
[World Time]Sets the times for the region where you live and your 
holiday destination.P48
[Travel Date]Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the 
name of the travel destination can be set.P49
[Wi-Fi]Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions.P267
[Beep]Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic 
shutter noise.P49
[Speaker Volume]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.P50
[Monitor Display]Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the Monitor is 
adjusted.P50
[Monitor Luminance]Set the monitor brightness to suit the amount of 
surrounding light.P50 
						

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[Economy]Suppresses the unit’s power consumption to prevent 
the battery from being run down.P51
[USB Mode]Sets the communication method when connecting 
using the USB connection cable (supplied).P51
[Output]This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.P52
[VIERA Link]Equipment that supports the VIERA Link will connect 
automatically.P53
[3D Playback]Set the output method for 3D pictures.P53
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each 
menu.P53
[Menu Background]Set the background color for the menu screen.P42
[Menu Information]Descriptions of menu items or their settings are 
displayed on the menu screen.P53
[Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.P54
[Version Disp.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and 
lens to be checked.P54
[No.Reset]Returns the image file number to 0001.P54
[Reset]The recording or setup/custom menu settings are reset 
to the default.P54
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default 
settings. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB] )P54
[Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimization of imaging device and 
image processing.P55
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed.P55
[Format]The card is formatted.P55 
						

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This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
[Playback]
[2D/3D Settings]Switches the playback method for 3D images.P203
[Slide Show]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in 
order.P203
[Playback Mode]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back only 
particular images.P206
[Location Logging]The location information (longitude/latitude) acquired 
by the smartphone/tablet can be sent to the camera 
and written in images.P207
[Clear Retouch]You can erase unnecessary parts recorded on the 
pictures taken.P208
[Title Edit]Input texts (comments) on the recorded pictures.P209
[Text Stamp]Stamps the recorded pictures with recording date and 
time, names, travel destination, travel date, etc.P210
[Video Divide]Splits the recorded motion picture in two.P213
[Stop Motion Video]Creates a motion picture from the Stop Motion 
Animation group.P214
[Resize]Reduces the image size (number of pixels).P215
[Cropping]Crops the recorded image.P216
[Rotate]Rotate pictures manually in 90o steps.P217
[Rotate Disp.]This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if 
they were recorded holding the camera vertically.P217
[Favorite]Marks can be added to images, and images can be set 
as favorites.P218
[Print Set]Sets the images for printing and the number of prints.P219
[Protect]Protects images to prevent deletion by mistake.P221
[Face Rec Edit]Removes or changes information relating to personal 
identity.P222
[Delete Confirmation]This sets which option, [Yes] or [No], will be highlighted 
first when the confirmation screen for deleting a picture 
is displayed.P222 
						

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P308–324 ).
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The battery is exhausted.•Charge the battery.•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. > Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P51)
•If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn 
the TV off with the remote control for the TV, this unit is also turned off.
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].  (P53)
•Insert the battery securely all the way in. (P30)
•Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? The battery can become flat quickly 
when connected to Wi-Fi.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P51)
•Is the subject focused?
> [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take 
pictures until the subject is in focus. If you w ant to be able to take a picture when you press 
the shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the 
[Custom] menu to [RELEASE].  (P156)
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset]  (P54) on the 
[Setup] menu.
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
Card/battery door does not close.
The battery becomes flat too quickly.
Recording
Taking pictures is not possible.
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•Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints or similar.> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry 
cloth.
> Refer to P326 when the image sensor gets dirty.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated.  (P138)
•Is the AE Lock (P161) applied incorrectly?
> Cancel the settings of White Balance Bracket  (P146).
•Is the Burst  (P164) or Auto Bracket  (P167) set?
> Set the drive mode to Single.  (P58)
•Is the self-timer (P170) set to [ ]?
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.  (P59)•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.  (P122)•Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]?  (P156)
In this case, the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC] in [Focus 
Mode] is set.
•Is the AF Lock (P161)  applied incorrectly?
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly. 
						

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•The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work 
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places.> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures.  (P57)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P170) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
•Are you using a lens which supports the Stabilizer function?  (P20)
•Is there any memory remaining on the card?
•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
([Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures 
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P140)
> Increase the setting for [Noise Reduction] in [Photo Style] or lower the setting for each of 
the items other than [Noise Reduction].  (P173)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the [Long Shtr NR]  to [ON].  (P184)
•Is the [Picture Size]  (P174)  or the [Quality]  (P175)  set low?
•Is the [Digital Zoom] set?  (P128)
The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.