Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual

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2. Preparations before Recording
•Remove the lens rear cap from the lens.
•If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it.
Align the lens fitting marks A and then rotate the lens in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a lens.
•Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount 
may get scratched.
•Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap 
are removed from the camera body.
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector 
(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying.  (P305)
Attaching the lens 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and then 
pass it through the stopper.
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
4Pull the other side of the 
shoulder strap and then 
check that it will not come 
out.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then 
attach the other side of the 
shoulder strap.
A 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
•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. 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet 
the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that 
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are 
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
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.
plug-in type inlet type 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 o F and 86 o F).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫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.
∫ Battery indication
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.
(The status indicator also blinks)
Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged.
(Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the 
battery after charging is completed.)
Charging time Approx. 130 min
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AFS AFSiL4:3 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
∫Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 o F)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.
•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.
•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, 
set the Optical Image Stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases.
[For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of 
pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures 
given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 230 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 115 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 220 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 110 min 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
∫Recording motion pictures
[AVCHD]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
[MP4]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4  oF) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•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.)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Recordable time Approx. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
∫Playback
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Playback time Approx. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Playback timeApprox. 150 min 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
11: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
2: Open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Battery: 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.
Card: 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.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card. 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
•Remove the battery after use.
(The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has 
gone off completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the 
recorded pictures may be lost.)