Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm5 Owners Manual
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Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.A[LVF] button
B Eye sensor
Press [LVF].
•The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor t o switch the display to the
viewfinder automatically when y ou bring your eye or an object near it.
•
Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of yo ur eyeglasses, the way you
hold the camera,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64923/w300_dmc-gm5_en_adv_om_d-50.png "Page 51
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Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.A[LVF] button
B Eye sensor
Press [LVF].
•The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor t o switch the display to the
viewfinder automatically when y ou bring your eye or an object near it.
•
Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of yo ur eyeglasses, the way you
hold the camera,...")
51 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.A[LVF] button B Eye sensor Press [LVF]. •The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows: ∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor t o switch the display to the viewfinder automatically when y ou bring your eye or an object near it. • Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of yo ur eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera,...
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Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the automatic switching of the display
between the Monitor and Viewfinder
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus automatically when the eye se nsor is
activated > [Custom] > [Eye Sensor AF] > [ON]/[OFF]
•
Beep sounds are not emitted when the focus is achieved in [Eye Sensor AF].•[Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.
•The [Eye Sensor AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:–With lenses that only...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64923/w300_dmc-gm5_en_adv_om_d-51.png "Page 52
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Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the automatic switching of the display
between the Monitor and Viewfinder
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus automatically when the eye se nsor is
activated > [Custom] > [Eye Sensor AF] > [ON]/[OFF]
•
Beep sounds are not emitted when the focus is achieved in [Eye Sensor AF].•[Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.
•The [Eye Sensor AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:–With lenses that only...")
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 52 Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the automatic switching of the display between the Monitor and Viewfinder Adjusting/not adjusting the focus automatically when the eye se nsor is activated > [Custom] > [Eye Sensor AF] > [ON]/[OFF] • Beep sounds are not emitted when the focus is achieved in [Eye Sensor AF].•[Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions. •The [Eye Sensor AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:–With lenses that only...
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53 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare 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 screen apart (enlarge) or together (reduce) with two fingers. Touch...
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Enabling/disabling the touch operation
•
When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen.
•Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.•If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet.
(Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operab ility.)
•Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
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Enabling/disabling the touch operation
•
When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen.
•Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.•If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet.
(Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operab ility.)
•Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
•Do not operate with...")
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 54 Enabling/disabling the touch operation • When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen. •Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.•If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operab ility.) •Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. •Do not operate with...
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Applicable modes:
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
•
If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P165)
is set to [ ].
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Applicable modes:
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
•
If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P165)
is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be...")
55 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Applicable modes: Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. ∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function Touch [ ] . • If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try again. •Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P165) is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be...
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Applicable modes:
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
•
[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is
canceled.
Not available in these cases:
•
This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom.
–When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64923/w300_dmc-gm5_en_adv_om_d-55.png "Page 56
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Applicable modes:
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
•
[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is
canceled.
Not available in these cases:
•
This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom.
–When...")
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 56 Applicable modes: You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face. ∫ Canceling the Touch AE function Touch [ ] . • [Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is canceled. Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom. –When...
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Setting menu items
You can set the menus using two types of operation — touch operations in which you touch
the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the rear
dials.
1Press [MENU/SET].
•The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to t he camera’s clock and
power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera.
In this owner's manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64923/w300_dmc-gm5_en_adv_om_d-56.png "Page 57
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Setting menu items
You can set the menus using two types of operation — touch operations in which you touch
the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the rear
dials.
1Press [MENU/SET].
•The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to t he camera’s clock and
power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera.
In this owner's manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as...")
57 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting menu items You can set the menus using two types of operation — touch operations in which you touch the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the rear dials. 1Press [MENU/SET]. •The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to t he camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera. In this owner's manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as...
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•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.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as
[].
•
You can also select a menu selector icon by rotating the
rear dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
(In touch operation)
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•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.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as
[].
•
You can also select a menu selector icon by rotating the
rear dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
(In touch operation)
Touch a menu selector icon, such...")
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 58 •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. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. 1Press 2. 2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as []. • You can also select a menu selector icon by rotating the rear dial. 3Press [MENU/SET]. •Select a menu item next and set it. (In touch operation) Touch a menu selector icon, such...
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∫Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ].
•
When [Menu Information] (P71) 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] (P71) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last
selected menu item.
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∫Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ].
•
When [Menu Information] (P71) 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] (P71) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last
selected menu item.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.")
59 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations ∫Close the menu Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. (In touch operation) Touch [ ]. • When [Menu Information] (P71) 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] (P71) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
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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 rear dial to select the menu item,
then press the rear dial.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [ ] to exit the menu once the
setting is complete.
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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 rear dial to select the menu item,
then press the rear dial.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [ ] to exit the menu once the
setting is complete.
•You can...")
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 60 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 rear dial to select the menu item, then press the rear dial. 3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting. 4Press [ ] to exit the menu once the setting is complete. •You can...