Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh1K Operating Instructions

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Names of the Components
∫Camera body
1 Flash (P65)
2 Sensor
3 Self-timer indicator (P76) AF assist lamp (P128)
4 Lens release button (P18)
5 Lens lock pin
6 Mount
7 Lens fitting mark (P17)
8 Front dial (P47, 54, 57, 58, 71, 79, 85, 90, 91)
 Refer to P14 for operation of the front dial.
9 [LVF/LCD] button (P41)
10 Diopter adjustment dial (P41)
11 Viewfinder (P41, 62, 163)
12 Eye sensor (P41)
13 Playback button (P56, 59, 131, 146, 147, 148)14 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P81)
15 Camera ON/OFF...

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23 Focus mode dial (P44, 45, 51, 52, 77, 80, 104, 108)
24 Flash open lever (P65)
25 Stereo microphone (P104, 124, 144)
26 Drive mode lever Single (P51):
Burst (P72):
Auto Bracket (P74):
Self-timer (P76):
27 Shutter button (P44)
28 Focus distance reference mark (P81)
29 Hot shoe (P159, 162)
30 Mode dial (P42)
31 Status indicator (P42)
32 [Q.MENU] button (P32)
33 [FILM MODE] button (P87)
34 [MIC/REMOTE] socket (P161, 162)
35 Shoulder strap eyelet (P19)
 Be sure to attach the shoulder...

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40 Battery door (P24)
41 Release lever (P24)
42 Tripod receptacle
When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod 
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
∫ Lens
H-VS014140 (LUMIX G VARIO HD 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
43 Tele
44 Lens surface
45 Focus ring (P80)
46 Wide
47 Zoom ring (P55)
48 [O.I.S.] switch (P18)
49 Contact point
50 Lens fitting mark (P17)
∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P21, 25)
51 Power input socket [AC IN]
52 [CHARGE] indicator
53 Power output socket...

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Operating the Front Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the front dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
AFront dial
¢ 1 Recording
¢ 2 Playback
¢3 It functions in the same way as [MENU/SET] button in various settings including set and 
finish.
Rotating the LCD monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased,  the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. 
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o...

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Rotation range of the LCD monitor
4Maximum 180 o
5 180o
It can be rotated 180 o forwards.6 90oIt can only be rotated 90 o towards you.
Note Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be 
careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged. 
 When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some 
distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no 
effect on the taken pictures or playback.
 When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended...

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∫When using lenses other than the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in 
DMC-GH1K
Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the direction 
detection function (P40), [STABILIZER] (P119), Quick AF (P127) and Continuous AF (P127).
 The available flash range etc. differs depending on  the aperture value of the lens you are using.
 Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.
 Lens with the Four Thirds™ mount 
specification can be used by...

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PreparationAttaching/Detaching the Lens
Check that the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
Turn the lens rear cap  A and the body cap  B in the direction of the 
arrow to detach them.
 Do not put your hands inside the mount. 
Align the lens fitting marks  C (red 
marks) on the camera body and the lens 
and then rotate the lens in the direction 
of the arrow until it clicks.
 Do not press the lens release button when you 
attach a lens.
 Do not try to attach the lens when holding...

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∫Optical Image Stabilizer
The 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in the DMC-GH1K has a stabiliser function.
The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the 
camera body.
Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].
 You can change the Optical Image Stabilizer mode to 
[MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in 
the [REC] mode menu. (P119) It is set to [MODE1] at the 
time of purchase.
 We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when...

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the 
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and 
then pass it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the 
shoulder strap and then...

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Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens 
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
Check that the camera is turned off.
 Close the flash.
Insert the lens hood into the lens 
with the short sides at the top 
and bottom, and turn in the 
direction of the arrow until it 
stops.
A Fitting to the mark.
∫Temporarily storing the lens hood
1Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to...