Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft 
cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
∫About dirt on the image sensor
This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera 
body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image 
sensor may appear on the recorded picture.
To prevent debris or dust adhering to internal parts of the body, avoid changing the lens in 
a dusty environment and always fit the body cap or a lens when storing the camera. 
Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.
Removing dirt on the image sensor
The image sensor is very precise and delicate , so be sure to observe the following when 
you do have to clean it yourself.
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Blow off the dust on the surface of the image sensor with a commercially available blower 
brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly.
•Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount.•Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched.
•Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor.•If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with  the blower, consult the dealer or Panasonic.
Cleaning
Dust reduction function
This unit has a dust reduction function that  will blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device.
This function will function automatically when  the camera is turned on, but if you see 
dust, perform the [Sensor Cleaning]  (P68) in the [Setup] menu. 
						

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∫For care of the viewfinder/eye cup
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Before you remove stains on the viewfiner 
and eyecup or start other types of cleaning, 
remove the eyecup ( 1
). Blow away the dust 
on the viewfinder surface with a blower 
(commercially available), and wipe the 
surface lightly with a dry, soft cloth. Attach 
the eye cup after the cleaning ( 2
).
•Be careful not to lose the eye cup.
•Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to 
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•Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the monitor and it 
may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on,  the picture on the Monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly 
darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal 
temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before  and after taking 
pictures.
•Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. Do not allow the 
lens mount contacts  A to become dirty.
•To improve the dust- and splash-proof performance, the mount of 
the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is embedded with the lens 
mount rubber. If you change the lens repeatedly, friction with the 
lens mount rubber may leave scratches on the camera’s mount. 
However, those scratches do not affect the performance of this unit. 
For the replacement of the lens mount rubber, contact Panasonic.
About the Monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Though the Monitor/Viewfinder 
screen parts are produced with highly controlled precision technology, some 
pixels may be inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures 
on a card.
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The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes 
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to 
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, 
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
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Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep away from metallic objects (clips, 
etc.).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the 
terminals are damaged.
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Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
•Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions 
such as at a ski resort.
•When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) and the AC cable 
(supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
•The battery has a limited life.•Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.•The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the 
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as 
necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
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This can cause short-circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a 
battery.
•The [CHARGE] indicator may blink under the influence of static electricity or electromagnetic 
wave. This phenomenon has no effects on charging.
•If you use the battery charger near a ra dio, the radio reception may be disturbed.
Keep the charger 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.
•The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
•After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet.
(A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
•Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Battery
Charger 
						

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∫About 3D recording
With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the 
minimum focus distance.
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The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort.•When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optio nal) is used, the minimum focus distance is 
0.6 m (2.0 feet).
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens attached, be careful not to shake 
the unit.
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Tiredness or discomfort may result if the shake is pronounced, due to riding in a vehicle or 
walking etc.
•We recommend using a tripod.
∫ About 3D viewing
Anyone who is hyper sensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise 
unwell should avoid viewing 3D contents.
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Viewing 3D contents may have an adv erse effect to the individual.
If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D contents, 
stop viewing at once.
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Continuing to view may cause illness.•After stopping viewing, please rest appropriately.
When viewing 3D contents, we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes.
•Viewing for extended periods may cause eye-fatigue.
Short-sighted or long-sighted persons, those with differences in the sight of their 
right and left eyes, and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by 
wearing glasses etc.
Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D contents.
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There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D contents. Please correct 
your sight appropriately before viewing 3D contents.
•You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D.
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Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
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The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
•Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the 
card.
•Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not 
touch the terminals with your fingers.
Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card
“Format” or “delete” using the camera or a PC will only modify the file management 
information, it will not erase the data in the memory card completely.
It is recommended to physically destroy the memory card or use the commercially 
available computer data deletion software to completely erase the data in the 
memory card before transferring to another party or disposing.
Management of data in the memory card is the responsibility of the user.
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If a name or birthday is set for [Profile Setup]/Face Recognition function, this personal 
information is kept in the camera and recorded in the image.
Setting a Wi-Fi password is recommended to protect personal information.  (P303)
Disclaimer
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous 
operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liabl e in any way for any direct or indirect damage 
from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to another party, or disposing.
•After making a copy of personal information, always delete information such as personal 
information and wireless LAN connection settings that you have saved within the camera with 
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]/[Delete account]  (P68, 290) .
•Reset the settings to protect the personal information.  (P58)
•Remove the memory card from the camera when requesting a repair.•Settings may return to factory default when camera is repaired.•Please contact the dealer where you purchased the camera or Panasonic if above operations 
are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card, please refer to 
“Notice for when transferring to another party, or disposing of the memory card”. 
(P416)
When uploading images on web services
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Images may contain information that can be used for identifying individuals such as titles, 
recording dates, and location information. When uploading images on web services, check 
carefully, and then upload.
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•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 o F to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.•If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will  discharge even if the camera is turned off. If 
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become 
unusable even if charged.
•When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
•We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or 
a cabinet.
•Check all the parts before taking pictures when you have not used the camera for a long 
period of time.
•Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate 
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data.
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.•You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod.•Make sure that the screw on the tripod or unipod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching 
the camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when 
turning it. Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the 
camera is attached too tightly to the tripod or unipod.
•When using this unit with a large-diameter lens, the lens may come into contact with the 
pedestal depending on the tripod/unipod. Tightening the screw with the lens and pedestal in 
contact with each other may damage this unit or the lens. Therefore it is recommended to 
attach the tripod adaptor (DMW-TA1: optional) before mounting on the tripod/unipod.
•Read the operating instructions for the tripod or unipod carefully.
•If you attach a heavy interchangeable lens (more than about 1 k g/35.3 oz) to the camera body, 
do not carry the camera by the shoulder strap.
Hold the camera and the lens when carrying them.
When not using the camera for a long period of time
About the picture data
About tripods or unipods
About the shoulder strap 
						

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•G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera 
system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System 
standard.
•Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging 
Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union 
and other countries.
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INCORPORATED.
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