Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm5k Owners Manual

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18Touch screen (P19)/monitor (P34)
19Eye Cup
20Viewfinder (P17)
21Eye sensor (P18)
22[LVF] button (P17)/[Fn2] button (P19)
23[Wi-Fi] button (P30)/[Fn1] button (P19)
24[(] (Playback) button (P27)
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Rear dial•This Owner’s Manual describe operations of 
the rear dial as follows:
26Motion picture button (P25)
27[HDMI] socket
28[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
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Cursor buttons•This Owner’s Manual express the up, down,...

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∫Lens
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The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring , but you can use manual 
focus by operating the camera. Refer to P23 for details.
1Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the 
direction indicated by arrow  2
 while pressing 
it in the direction indicated by arrow  1
.
2Turn off the camera and the flash.3Slide the flash firmly all the way into the 
camera’s hot shoe until it clicks into place.
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Turn on the camera and the flash when recording...

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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•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...

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∫Charging time
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has bee n 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.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7PP).•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•Being careful about the...

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∫About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding contin uous 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.
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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...

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∫Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H -FS12032) is 
attached]
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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.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
•A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time]...

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Basic Operations
The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, 
except when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed . 
(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes)
Press the shutter button...

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∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor 
to switch the display to the viewfinder automatically when you 
bring your eye or an object near it.
Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode.
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Intelligent Auto Mode (P21)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Intelligent...

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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].
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Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the 
function button.
Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel direct ly with your bare finger.
∫ To u c h
To touch and release the...

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easil y found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determin ed 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...