Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf6 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].
•To turn the monitor on again, press any button or touch the monitor.•When [Live View Mode] is set to [ECO] the image quality on the recording screen may be 
worse than when it is set to [NORMAL], but this does not affect the recorded image.
•When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL], the usage time is reduced.•[Economy] does not work in the following cases.–When connecting to a PC or a printer
–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a slide show
•When using the AC adaptor (optio nal), [Sleep Mode] is disabled.
[Economy]
The unit can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery 
consumption. You can set up the unit to automatically turn this 
unit off, automatically switch off the monitor, or display in such a 
way that the power consumption of the monitor is reduced.
[Sleep Mode]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]/[OFF]
[Auto Monitor Off]:
The monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting. [5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]
[Live View Mode]:
Sets the monitor to display in such a way that power consumption 
is reduced. [NORMAL]/[ECO]
[USB Mode]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
y  [Select on connection]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC. 
						

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[Output]
This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
[TV Aspect]:
Set to match the type of TV.[16:9]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[4:3]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
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This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
[HDMI Mode]:
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the 
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using 
the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the 
information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720 av ailable scan lines is used 
for output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 av ailable scan lines is used 
for output.
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This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], 
match with the image format your TV can display, and select the 
number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.) 
						

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•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P275 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•Refer to P271 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
•Refer to P42 for details.
[VIERA Link]
Settings that allow this unit to be controlled by the remote control 
of the VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with 
the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable 
(optional).
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link 
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all 
operations are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this 
unit.
[3D Playback]
Set the output method for 3D pictures.
[]:Set when connecting to a 3D compatible 
television.
[]: Set when connecting to a television not 
compatible with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 
2D (conventional image) on a 3D compatible 
television.
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Menu Background]Set the background color for the menu screen.
[Menu Information]
Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the 
menu screen.
[ON]/[OFF] 
						

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•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.
•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.•Touch [Software info] on the version display screen to display information about the software on 
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card 
(P55)  after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the 
file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [Yes] to reset the folder number.
•When the recording setting is reset, the content of the following settings is also reset.–The [Face Recog.] setting
•When the setup/custom menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.–The [World Time] setting–The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location)
–The [Profile Setup] setting–[Registered image] set as the background of the Top Menu screen  (P42)•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved 
within the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera 
in to be repaired.
¢ (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] ) (P257)
[Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Version Disp.] —
[No.Reset]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
[Reset]The recording or setup/custom menu settings are reset to the 
default.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings.¢ 
						

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•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this 
function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
•Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can 
use this function when you see dust. (P326)
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not 
turn the camera off during formatting.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•If the card cannot be formatted, consult Panasonic.
[Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimization of imaging device and image 
processing.
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to 
the front of the imaging device is performed.
[Format]
The card is formatted.
Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory 
card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are 
saved elsewhere before using this feature.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649).For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo          
						

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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the 
locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the 
one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only 
alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
1Enter characters.
•Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case), [1] (numbers) and [&] 
(special characters) .
•Touching [ ]/[ ] will move the position of the text input cursor left and right.
You can also move left and right by rotating the control dial.
•Touch []] to enter a blank, or [Delete]  to delete an entered character.
•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting 
names in [Face Recog.])
A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] (Maximum of 
6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.]).
2Touch [Set].
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen. 
						

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Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side 
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or 
other objects.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
This function detects the vertical orientation when you record 
with the camera vertically orientated. When you play back the 
recording, the recording is automatically displayed in vertical 
orientation. (Only available when [Rotate Disp.]  (P217)  is set 
to [ON].)
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When recording with this unit, Direction Detection can be performed even if you are using a 
lens that is not compatible with the Direction Detection Function.
•When the camera is held vertic ally and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction 
Detection Function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) 
						

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Taking a Still picture
•Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().
1Select the Recording Mode. (P74)
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. 
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not 
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•When the image is correctly focused, the 
picture will be taken, since the [Focus/
Release Priority]  (P156) is set initially to 
[FOCUS].
¢ 1 When AF Mode is set to [ ], the first AF area at which focus is achieved may be 
displayed momentarily while pressing halfway.
¢ 2 A beep will be emitted when focus is first achieved during the pressing halfway.
•When the brightness is insufficient for [AFF] or [AFC], the camera will operate as if 
[AFS] has been set. In this case, the display will change to the yellow [AFS].
•The focus indication is displayed as [ ] in a dark environment, and focusing may take 
longer than usual.
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
Focus ModeAFS
FocusWhen the subject is 
focusedWhen the subject is not 
focused
Focus indication COn Blinks
AF area DGreen —
Sound Beeps 2 times—
Focus ModeAFF/AFC
FocusWhen the subject is 
focusedWhen the subject is not 
focused
Focus indication COn Blinks or Off
AF area D
Green
¢1—
Sound Beeps 2 times
¢2—
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•The focus range is different depending on the lens used.–When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used: 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (Wide to focal length 
20 mm) to ¶, 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to Tele) to  ¶
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used: 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (Wide to focal length 
20 mm) to ¶, 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to Tele) to  ¶
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used: 0.9 m (3.0 feet) to ¶
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If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that 
case, re-adjust the focus.
Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus
•Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast.•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects.•When it is dark or when jitter occurs.
•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near 
subjects.
Setting the duration for which a picture is displayed after taking it
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Auto Review] >[HOLD]/[5SEC]/[4SEC]/[3SEC]/[2SEC]/
[1SEC]/[OFF]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed until s hutter button is pressed halfway.
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Switching of the display of the playback screen, deleting pictures, etc. can be performed 
during [Auto Review].
•[Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures. 
						

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Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the 
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
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If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try 
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode]  (P176) 
is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around 
the touched location.
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the 
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture.
•The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.•If the histogram is displayed on top of the subject you want to touch, touch the subject 
after first moving the histogram by dragging it  (P16).
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