Panasonic Digital Camera DMC-GM1K Basic Owners Manual

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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
2 Sensor
3Flash
4 Lens fitting mark (P14)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P14)
8 Flash open lever •The flash opens, and recording with the flash 
becomes possible.
9 Speaker•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
hear.
10 Motion picture button (P20)
11 [ (] (Playback) button (P22)
12 Touch screen/monitor (P13)
13 [MENU/SET] button (P18)
14 [ ] (Delete) button (P23)/ [ ] (Quick Menu/Return) button (P19)
15 Control dial
16 [DISP.] button •
Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.
17 Cursor buttons
3/[È] (Exposure Compensation)
1/[ ] (White Balance)
2/[ ] (Auto Focus Mode)
4/[ ] (Drive mode) Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
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45 67
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1214 16
1315 17
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18 Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to record.
19 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17)
20 Shutter button (P20)
21 Focus distance reference mark
22 [Fn1] button (P19)•
At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is set to 
[Fn1]. (P27)
23 Focus mode lever (P26)
24 Status indicator (P17)/
Wi-Fi
® connection lamp
•The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on, and lights blue when it is connected 
to Wi-Fi.
25 Mode dial (P21)
26 Shoulder strap eyelet (P14) •Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
27 [HDMI] socket
28 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
29 Tripod mount•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if 
attached.
30 Card/Battery door (P16)
31 DC coupler cover
•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion 
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture will not 
be recorded.
32 Release lever (P16)
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∫Lens
•The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual 
focus by operating the camera. Refer to P26 for details.
Operate the touch screen directly with your finger.
∫Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
•
When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to 
touch the center of the desired icon.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This can also be used to move to the next image during 
playback, etc.
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together 
(reduce) with two fingers. H-FS12032
1 Lens surface
2Tele
3 Zoom ring
4Wide
5 Contact point
6 Lens fitting mark
Touch screen (capacitive)
34 5 612
Fn6Fn6Fn3 Fn2
Fn4
Fn5
Fn6
2.0X2.0X2.0X2.0X
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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), retract the lens barrel.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.2While pressing on the lens release button  A, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
•
Hold and rotate the base area of the lens  B.
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•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.
Changing the Lens
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
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The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLH7PP.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
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.
∫ 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  oF and 86  oF).
–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.
Charging the Battery
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
90°
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•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•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.
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in 
which you insert it.
∫About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
∫ 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.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
e.g.:
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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. (P18)
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•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.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute), and press  3/4 to set.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.
5Press [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.
Formatting the card (initialization)
[MENU] > [Setup]  > [Format]
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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Setting the Menu
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4 of the cursor button to select the 
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ 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  A.
3Press [MENU/SET].
Setting menu items
A
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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.
Assigning frequently used functions to the 
buttons 
(function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.
1Select the menu.
2Press  3/4 to select the function button you want to 
assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign 
and then press [MENU/SET].
•Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the 
function button.
[MENU] > [Custom]  > [Fn Button Set]
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AUTO60
3.50AWB
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Taking a Still picture
•When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached, extend the lens barrel before use.•Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().
1Select the Recording Mode. (P21)
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not 
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•When the image is correctly focused, the 
picture will be taken, since the [Focus/Release 
Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take 
the picture.
Recording Motion Picture
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo.
1Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
AElapsed recording time
B Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.
•If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation 
being performed, part of the display will disappear. Press 
[DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
•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 a high ambient temperature, continuous motion 
picture recording or other conditions are causing the 
camera to overheat, [ ]  flashes. If a message is 
displayed after [ ] flashes, the camera will turn off automatically to protect itself. 
When this happens, some functions will be disabled until the camera cools down.
•Still picture recording is also possible during the motion picture recording by fully 
pressing the shutter button.
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