Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf6 Owners Manual

							11
Preparation
 (ENG) VQT4Y63
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Sensor
2Flash
3 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8 Flash open button •The flash opens, and recording with the flash 
becomes possible.
9 Touch screen/monitor
10 [ (] (Playback) button
11 [MENU/SET] button
12 [Q.MENU] button/[Fn1] button/
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
13 Control dial
14 [Wi-Fi] button/[Fn2] button
15 Wi-Fi
® connection lamp
16 Cursor buttons 3/Exposure Compensation button
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
4/[Drive Mode] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the 
following options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
17 [DISP.] button •
Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.
123
45 67
8
910171214 15111316
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  11 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							12
Preparation
VQT4Y63 (ENG) 
18 Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
record.
19 Shutter button
20 Function lever
21 Motion picture button
22 Speaker•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
23 Focus distance reference mark
24 Mode dial
25 Camera ON/OFF switch
26 Status indicator
27 Intelligent Auto button
28 Shoulder strap eyelet•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using 
the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
29 NFC antenna [ ]
30 [HDMI] socket
31 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
32 Tripod mount•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if 
attached.
33 Card/Battery door
34 DC coupler cover•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional) 
are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion 
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture will not 
be recorded.
35 Release lever
2322 2725
21
19 20
18
2624
28
29
30
28
31
33 34 3532
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  12 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							13
Preparation
 (ENG) VQT4Y63
∫Lens
Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
Use for selecting items or icons.
•
When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to 
touch the center of the desired icon.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, 
etc.
This can also be used to move to the next image during 
playback, etc.
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together 
(reduce) with two fingers.
Use to enlarge/reduce the played back images or AF 
area. 1 Lens surface
2Tele
3Wide
4 Contact point
5 Lens fitting mark
6 Focus ring
7 Zoom ring H-FS1442A
Touch screen
3267 4 51
2.0X2.0X2.0X2.0X
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  13 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							14
Preparation
VQT4Y63 (ENG) 
Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫ Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button  B, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
•
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
Changing the Lens
Attaching the lens
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
1234
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  14 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							15
Preparation
 (ENG) VQT4Y63
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any 
problem. (Disconnect the charger  from the electrical socket and detach the battery after 
charging is completed.)
∫ Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a 
long time may be longer than normal.
Charging the Battery
Charging time Approx. 190 min
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  15 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							16
Preparation
VQT4Y63 (ENG) 
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•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.
•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.
∫About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard  regarding continuous writing) on a card 
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with 
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording.
•
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
e.g.:
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  16 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							17
Preparation
 (ENG) VQT4Y63
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu.
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
2Touch [Clock Set].
3Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/
Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
4Touch [Set]  to set.5Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
A When closing
1Flip up the bottom of the monitor lightly to open.
2 Adjust the angle of the monitor.
•
Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.•When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. This may cause 
scratches and malfunctions.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to the original position.
Formatting the card (initialization)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Adjusting the monitor angle
ON
OFF
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  17 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							18
Preparation
VQT4Y63 (ENG) 
Setting the Menu
1Press [MENU/SET].
•The top menu screen is displayed.
2Touch the menu icon.
3Touch the menu item.
4Touch the Setting to set.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫Close the menu
Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A.
Setting menu items
A
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  18 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							19
Preparation
 (ENG) VQT4Y63
Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Touch the menu item.
3Touch the setting.
4Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is 
completed.
•You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Assigning frequently used functions to the 
buttons (function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and 
icons.
To use those functions, press [Fn1] or [Fn2] or touch [Fn3] or 
[Fn4].
1Select the function buttons you want to assign 
the function from the [Fn Button Set] in the 
[Custom] menu.
2Touch the function you want to assign.
•Assign your favorite functions to each of the function 
buttons.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
[Q.MENU]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1). 
At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU].
0Ð0ç10Ò0ò0Ï0î0æ0ï0ö
AFS AFS
AUTO60
3.50AWB
60
iL4:3
([LW
·
0ç10Ó
0Ð0ç10Ò0ò0Ï0î0æ0ï0ö
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  19 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分 
						

							20
Basic
VQT4Y63 (ENG) 
Taking a Still picture
•Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().
1Select the Recording Mode.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture 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] is set initially to [FOCUS].
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take 
the picture.
Recording Motion Picture
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with 
[MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/30p] 
in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time 
will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
60 60
60
3.5
3.5
3.5
B
A
R1m3737sR1m37s
3s3s3s
B
A
C
DMC-GF6KP-VQT4Y63_eng.book  20 ページ  ２０１３年３月２９日　金曜日　午後１時５７分