Panasonic Digital Camera DMC-GM1K Basic Owners Manual

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Basic
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Selecting the Recording Mode
Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Allows you to adjust the brightness and color hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
Program AE Mode
Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically det ermined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically  determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture  value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode
Records motion pictures with a manually set aperture value and shutter speed.
¢ You cannot take still pictures.
 Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Guide Mode
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
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Basic
VQT5D49 (ENG) 
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
1Press [(].
2Press 2/ 1.
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime 
Motion JPEG formats.
•
Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon ([ ]).
Press 3 to play back.
AMotion picture recording time
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on 
the screen.
∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback
Playing Back Pictures
2: Play back the previous picture
1 : Play back the next picture
Playing Back Motion Pictures
3Play/Pause4Stop
2
Fast rewind
1
Fast forward
Frame-by-frame 
rewind
(while pausing)Frame-by-frame 
forward
(while pausing)
Reduce volume levelIncrease volume 
level
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Basic
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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
¢Picture groups are treated as a single picture.
(All the pictures in the selected picture group will be deleted.)
To delete a single picture
1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete 
and then press [ ].
•The same operation can be performed by touching [ ].
2Press  3 to select [Delete Single] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed.
Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
To delete multiple pictures (up to 100¢) or all the pictures
1In Playback Mode, press [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press [MENU/SET].
•[Delete All]  > Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
•It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when  [All Delete 
Except Favorite]  is selected with the [Delete All] set.
3(When [Delete Multi] is selected)
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
 (Repeat this step.)
•[ ‚ ] appears on the selected pictures.
If [MENU/SET] is pressed again, the setting is canceled.
4(When [Delete Multi] is selected)
Press  2 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET] to execute.
•Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
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Recording
VQT5D49 (ENG) 
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without 
thinking about them.
1Set the mode dial to  [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode. (P24)
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon 
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, 
after which its color changes to the usual red. (Automatic 
scene detection)
•When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. 
It is also possible by pressing the cursor button towards  2, and then pressing the 
shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press  2.
3Press  3/4  to select the [ ] or [ ] tab.4Press  2/1  to select [ ] or [ ] and then press  
[MENU/SET].
•
If [DISP.]  is pressed, the description of the selected mode 
will be displayed.
∫ Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])
When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld 
night shots, pictures of the night scenery wil l be taken at a high burst speed and composed 
into a single picture.
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot]  > [ON]/[OFF]
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Recording
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∫Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the 
background and the subject, multiple still pict ures are recorded with differing exposures 
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When  it does, [ ]  is displayed on the screen.
∫ Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press 3 to display the setting screen.
•Each time  3 is pressed in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the camera switches between 
brightness setting operation, Defocus Control operation, and normal operation.
•Each time  3 is pressed in Intelligent Auto Mode,  the camera switches between Defocus 
Control operation and normal operation.
2Rotate the control dial to set the blurriness.
Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness  and color tone to your preferred settings 
from the ones set by the camera.
∫ Setting brightness
1Press 3 to display the setting screen.
•Each press of  3 switches among brightness setting, Defocus Control and end operation.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust brightness.
∫ Setting color
1Press  1 to display the setting screen.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust color.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color 
to a bluish color.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [iHDR]  > [ON]/[OFF]
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone
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Recording
VQT5D49 (ENG) 
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens 
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) with no focus ring
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].2Press  2 ().
3Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to move the MF area, and press 
[MENU/SET].
•
The MF area can also be moved by dragging the screen  (P13). 
•Pressing [DISP.] will return the MF area back to the center.
4Press  2/1  to focus.A Slide bar
B MF Assist (enlarged screen)
C MF Guide
D Peaking
•Pressing and holding  2/1 will increase the focus speed.•Focus can also be adjusted by dragging the slide bar.•Rotating the control dial will enlarge/reduce the MF Assist size.
•When [Peaking] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], 
in-focus portions are highlighted.
•The MF area setting screen can be displayed by pressing  4.
∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It can be displayed by rotating the focus ring, pinching out (P13) the screen, or touching the screen 
twice. (In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, it cannot be displayed by touching the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 of the cursor button to display the MF area setup screen, 
using the cursor button to decide the MF area position, and then pressing [MENU/SET] .
∫ Closing the MF Assist
•It will close when the shutter button is pressed halfway.•You can also close MF Assist by pressing [MENU/SET] or touching [Exit].•It will also close when the screen is touched twice.•When displayed by rotating the focus ring, it is closed approximately 10 seconds after 
operations are stopped.
The operations to focus manually differ depending on the lens used.
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Wi-Fi
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Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet
Using a smartphone/tablet, you can record images on 
the camera and save them.
You need to install “ Panasonic Image App ” (referred to 
as “ Image App ” from this point on )  on your 
smartphone/tablet.
∫About the [Wi-Fi] button
At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is set to [Fn1].
In the chapter for “Wi-Fi”, [Fn1] is written as [Wi-Fi] .
•
Refer to P19 for details about the function button.
The “ Image App ” is an application provided by Panasonic.
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•Use the latest version.
•The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone/tablet 
being used.
For information on the “ Image App ”, refer to the support site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)•When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ”
For AndroidTM apps: Android 2.2  to  Android 4.3¢
For iOS apps: iOS 5.0 to  iOS 7.0
¢ Connecting to this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct] requires  Android OS 4.0 or higher and Wi-Fi 
Direct
TM support.
1Connect the smartphone/tablet to a network.
2( Android) Select “Google PlayTM Store”.
(iOS) Select “App Store
SM”.
3Enter “ Panasonic Image App ” into the search box.
4Select “ Panasonic Image App ”   and install it.
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Wi-Fi
VQT5D49 (ENG) 
By pressing and holding [Wi-Fi], you can easily establish a connection. 
1Press and hold [Wi-Fi].
•The information (SSID and password) required for directly 
connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is displayed.
•Except for when connecting for the first time, the screen 
from the previous connection is displayed.
2Operate the smartphone/tablet.
1Connect to a smartphone/tablet.2Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet.
•The recorded images are saved in the camera.•Some settings are not available.
•The screen differs depending on the OS.•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.
1Connect to a smartphone/tablet.
2Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet.
3Drag an image.
•If an image is touched, the picture will be played back in an 
enlarged size.
•The function can be assigned to the top, bottom, left or 
right according to your preference.
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Preparations:
•
Install the “ Image App ” in advance. (P27)
1Turn on the Wi-Fi function.
2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on 
the screen of this unit, and then enter the password.
3 Start “ Image App ”. (P27)
•
When the connection is complete, live images being 
captured by the camera are displayed on the 
smartphone/tablet.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Saving images stored in the camera/Sending images in the camera to an SNS
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About the supplied software
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About the supplied software
The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
Install the software on to your computer before use.
•
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
•SILKYPIX Developer Studio
(Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X v10.5/v10.6/v10.7/v10.8)
•LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)–This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.
∫Installing supplied software
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
1Check the environment of your PC.
•For details about information such as the operating environment or operating method, 
refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF  format)” or the operating 
instructions for the respective software programs.
2Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.3Click on the [Recommended Installation] on the install menu to install.
•If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can display the menu by selecting and 
executing [InstMenu.exe].
•In Windows 8, you can display the menu by clicking a message that is displayed after 
inserting the CD-ROM and then selecting and executing [InstMenu.exe] .
•You can also display the menu by double-cli cking [VFFXXXX] in [Computer] (XXXX differs 
depending on the model).
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually.
1 Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
2 Double-click on the automatically displayed folder.
3 Double-click the icon in the application folder.
Not available in these cases:
•
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” and “ LoiLoScope ” are not compatible with Mac. For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help” or the 
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website:
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/support/
For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope manual 
available for download at the link below.
Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20
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Others
VQT5D49 (ENG) 
Monitor Display
In recording
1
Recording Mode
Custom settings
Photo Style
Creative control 
adjustment display
‰ŒFlash Mode
Flash
Extended Tele 
Conversion (when 
recording motion 
pictures)
Recording format/
Recording quality
Picture size/Aspect Ratio
Extended Tele 
Conversion (when 
taking still pictures)
Card (displayed only 
during recording)
Elapsed recording time¢1
Simultaneous 
recording indicator
Peaking
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Multi exposure
Digital Zoom
Electronic shutter
Picture Mode (Still picture 
priorities)
Overheat indicator
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Focus Mode
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Face Recognition
AF Lock
Burst
Auto Bracket
Self-timer
Battery indication
Optical Image Stabilizer¢ 2
Jitter alert
Recording state (Flashes 
red)/Focus (Lights green)
Focus (Under low illumination)
Connected to Wi-Fi
Histogram
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Name¢3
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date¢4
Age¢3
Location¢4
Current date and time/Travel destination setting¢4: “
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