Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual

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•Is the flash closed?
>Open the flash.  (P200)
•When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated.  (P165)
> Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [EFC].
•When [Silent Mode]  is set to  [ON] , the flash is not activated.  (P184)
> Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF].
•The flash is activated 2 times.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red-Eye Reduction  (P203) is 
set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
•Check [Monitor Luminance]...

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•You can display the pictures without being rotated when [Rotate Disp.] (P235) is set to [OFF ].
•You can rotate pictures with the [Rotate] function.  (P235)
•Is the card inserted?
•Is there a picture on the card?•Is this a folder or picture which was processed in the PC?
If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit.
>It is recommended to use the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software in the CD-ROM (supplied) to 
write pictures from PC to card.
•Has [Playback Mode] been set for playback?
>Change...

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•Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment?
In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
•When Red-Eye Removal ([ ]) or [ ]) is performed, red parts may be corrected to black.
>It is recommended to take a pictures with the flash closed, Flash Mode set to [ ‰], or 
[Red-Eye Removal] set to [OF F]. (P207)
•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound 
quality or playback may not be possible...

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∫General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection
•Use within the communication range of the device to be connected.
•Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency 
operated nearby?
> Radio waves may get interrupted when used simultaneously. Use them sufficiently away 
from the device.
•When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or 
the connection may be disrupted.
(A message such as [Communication...

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•It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi-Fi connection setting of the 
smartphone/tablet, but it is not a malfunction.
•From the Wi-Fi setting menu on the smartphone/tablet, turn off and then on the Wi-Fi function.
•Check the information in the login screen of “LUMIX CLUB”.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/
•Service user registration for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not possible in the environment without a 
wireless access point.
•Sending may fail depending on the operational...

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•Upload may not complete when it is disconnected while transmitting the image.
•It may take some time after uploading the image to be reflected in the web service depending 
on the status of the server.
>Wait for a while and try again.
•You can check the transmission status on the web service link settings by logging into “LUMIX 
CLUB”.
•The images in the web service cannot be saved (downloaded) to this unit.
>Do not delete the uploaded images, and make a backup of them.
•The images...

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•Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? (P288)
> Set the TV input to external input mode.
•Check [TV Aspect] setting.  (P50)
•Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they 
may be displayed with their edges cut off.
•Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of 
the TV?
>Connect the camera to the TV with the AV  cable (optional), or with the HDMI micro cable, 
and then play back the...

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•Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the 
camera.
•If there are two or more USB terminal on a single PC, try connecting the USB connection cable 
to another USB terminal.
•Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
•If the [Access] displayed on the monitor does not disappear, disconnect...

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•If the camera is shaken, it may cause the shutter to close. This is not a malfunction. Do not put 
your finger in the mount. Turning on the camera will re-open the shutter.
•This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working (P342); it is not a malfunction.
•It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when this unit is turned on or off, and it is 
not a malfunction.
•The sound, which is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture, is heard when the 
brightness has...

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•The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance 
or quality of the camera.
•If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
>[Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please reset the clock.  (P35)
•When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in 
folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation.
•If you insert or remove the battery before turning...