Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual

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2. Preparations before Recording
About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ 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.)
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being 
recorded on the card.
•
During access (image writing, reading and deleting, 
formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, 
card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to 
vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
About cards that can be used with this unit
Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be 
used only with their compatible devices.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS- I standard SDHC/SDXC 
memory cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
AFS60 iL4:3 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, 
delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original 
position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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 the menu. (P37)
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional)  (P305) when formatting. 
Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
•If the card cannot be formatted, consult Panasonic.
Formatting the card (initialization)
[MENU] > [Setup]  > [Format]
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∫Number of recordable pictures
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 220 900 3640 7260
M (8M)4101650 669013000
S (4M) 6902800 11360 21480
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 68270 1110 2230
M (8M) 79 320 1300 2580
S (4M)86 340 1410 2800
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/60i]
14m00s1h1m4h9m8h26m
[FHD/30p]/
[FHD/24p] 10m00s 43m00s 2h57m
5h58m
[HD/60p]
14m00s1h1m4h9m8h26m
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/30p]
11m00s 49m00s 3h22m 6h50m
[HD/30p]22m00s 1h34m 6h27m13h4m
[VGA/30p]
49m00s 3h28m 14h11m 28h45m 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
•Depending on the recording conditions and the type of card, the number of recordable pictures 
and available recording time vary.
•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.)
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures and the 
available recording time
[MENU] > [Custom]  > 
[Remaining Disp.]
[] ([Remaining Shots]):
This will display the number of recordable pictures 
for still pictures.
[]
 ([Remaining Time]):
This will display the available recording time for 
motion pictures.
•
[9999 i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 
pictures remaining. Number of 
recordable  pictures Available 
recording time
9898980R5m044sR5m04s0 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 
lights up green.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to 
step4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the language, and press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press  2/1  to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination
•
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
To set the display order and the time display format.
•To display the setting screen of the order/time, select 
[Style] and then press [MENU/SET].
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.
7Press [MENU/SET] in the confirmation screen.
•When an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used and the lens barrel is retracted, 
recording is not possible (a message will be displayed). Rotate the zoom ring to extend 
the lens. (P55)
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2. Preparations before Recording
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P37)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery.
(Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
Setting the Menu
The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and 
power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
You can set menu items in two ways: with button operation, which involves pressing the 
cursor button and rotating the control dial, or with touch operation, which involves touching 
the screen.
1Press [MENU/SET].
Setting menu items
In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Quality]  > [› ]
[Rec]  (P316) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture] 
(P215) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and 
other aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom] 
(P320) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and 
button operations, can be set up according to your 
preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified 
settings.
[Setup] 
(P45) This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the 
operating beep tone settings and set other settings which 
make it easier for you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related 
functions.
[Playback] 
(P324) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print 
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2. Preparations before Recording
∫Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.
2Press  3/4  to select [ ] or another of the menu 
toggle icons.
•
The menu toggle icon can also be selected by rotating the 
control dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons  A.
2Press 3/4  of the cursor button to select the 
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the 
control dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing 
[DISP.].
(In touch operation)
Touch the menu item.
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The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
3Press  3/4  of the cursor button to select the 
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•The setting can also be selected by rotating the control 
dial.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
(In touch operation)
Touch the Setting to set.
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2. Preparations before Recording
•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences.1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select the background color and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
•When [Menu Information]  (P51) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the 
menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.
•If you set [Menu Resume] (P51)  in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last 
selected menu item.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ].
Setting the menu screen background
[MENU] > [Setup]  > [Menu Background] 
						

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2. Preparations before Recording
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 [ ] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the control dial to select the menu 
item, and press 4 or 3.
•The menu item can also be selected by pressing  2/1.
3Rotate the control dial to select the setting.
•The setting can also be selected with  2/1.
4Press [ ] to exit the menu once the 
setting is complete.
•You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items
[MENU] > [Custom]  > [Q.MENU]
[PRESET]:
The default items can be set.
[CUSTOM]:
The Quick Menu will consist of desired items.  (P41)
AFSAFS
AUTO60
3.50AWB
60
iL4:3
60iAFSAFS
AUTO60
3.50AWB
L4:3