Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm5k Owners Manual

							Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are 
contained in “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF 
format)” in the supplied DVD. Install it on your PC to read it.
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GM5K
SQT0419
F0914CT0
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until 
2014/11/7
If you have any questions, visit:

USA : www.panasonic.com/support
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your fam ily years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial n umber is on the tag located on 
the underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items , etc. of your Digital Camera 
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustratio ns in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or  broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you  have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how t o 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashin g.
•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer AddressDealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmf ul interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferenc e will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this  equipment does cause harmful i nterference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the eq uipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  more of the following 
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fro m that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation  instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer o r peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GM5
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation i s subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This  device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any int erference received, including in terference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-GM5
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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in  a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific t o that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.3Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co -located or operated in conjunct ion with any other 
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set  forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed  to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the speci fied unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug terminals (i and  j) with metal objects.•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or  clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, nev er rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local auth orities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat abo ve 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.
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∫About the battery charger
•
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one or a genuine Panasonic 
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work .
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D – Type A plug, up to 2 m (6. 6 feet) long)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equ ipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may resu lt in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by  strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit,  disturbing the pictures and/or 
sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment  and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the  battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this  unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage li nes.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, th e recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabin et or in another confined 
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected  to a 120 V AC power supply only.•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada , use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
Cautions for Use
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•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. 
•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals .
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the came ra for a long period of 
time.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen  detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the c oating may peel off.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays o f light from the sun may 
cause it to malfunction.
•Always use the supplied cords and cables.•Do not extend the cords or the cables.•During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting  etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW -AC10PP: optional). 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or  static electricity.
•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 impor tant data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge t he battery before use.•The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too 
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or 
near the batteries.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.  When storing the battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remo ve the battery from the 
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European  
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local  authorities or 
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ................. 2• Cautions for Use.............................. 5
Preparation/Basic
Care of the camera ............................... 8
Standard Accessories ......................... 9
Names and Functions of 
Components ....................................... 10
Preparation ......................................... 13• Attaching the Shoulder Strap......... 13
• Charging the Battery ..................... 13
• Inserting/Removing the Battery ..... 14
• Inserting/Removing the Card 
(Optional) ...................................... 14
• 
Formatting the card (initialization).... 15
• Changing the Lens ........................ 15
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ....... 16
• Diopter adjustment ........................ 16
Basic Operations................................ 17
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .... 17
• [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) ................. 17
• Mode dial (Selecting  a Recording Mode)........................ 18
• Function buttons (Assigning 
frequently used functions to the 
buttons) ......................................... 19
• 
Touch screen (Touch operations)..... 19
Calling frequently-used menus 
instantly (Quick Menu) ....................... 20
Setting the Menu ................................ 20
Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 21
Taking panorama pictures 
(Panorama Shot Mode) ...................... 23
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus..... 23
Recording Motion Picture .................. 25
Recording Snap Movies ..................... 26
Playback
Playing Back Pictures ........................ 27
Playing Back Motion Pictures ........... 27
Deleting Pictures ................................ 28
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the Wi-FiR 
function ............................................... 29
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet..... 30Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet.... 31
Others
About the supplied software ............. 33
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display..... 34
Menu list .............................................. 37
Troubleshooting ................................. 39
Specifications ..................................... 43
Digital Camera Accessory System ... 47
Reading the Owner’s Manual 
(PDF format) ........................................ 48
Digital Camera Accessory 
Order Form (For USA Customers) .... 49
Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............................. 50
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space  around the lens, buttons, etc. Be 
particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions,  but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such a s when using it on a rainy day 
or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the 
sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunctio n or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or monitor is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity ch anges. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens, viewfinder and monitor stains, fungus and camera 
malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for ab out 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes  close to the ambient 
temperature.
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of t he interchangeable lens 
to the latest version.
•
To view the latest information on the firmware or to download t he firmware, visit the 
support site below:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)•To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, atta ch it to the camera body and 
select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens
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Preparation/Basic
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of September 2014. These may be subj ect to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as  camera body in this owner's manual.)
1 Interchangeable Lens
¢ 1,  ¢3
2 Lens Cap¢2
3 Battery Pack
(Indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
4 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or charger in the 
text)
5Flash
6 Soft Case  Keep the flash in the soft case when not in use.
7 Hot shoe cover
¢ 3
8 USB Connection Cable
9DVD
•
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
•Owner’s Manual for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.
10 Shoulder Strap
¢1 This is referred to as  lens in this Owner’s Manual.
¢ 2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time 
of purchase.
¢ 3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of 
purchase.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC 
Memory Card are indicated as  card in the text.
•The card is optional.•Description in this Owner’s Manual is based on the interchangea ble lens (H-FS12032).•If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at www.panasonic.com/support for further 
information about obtaining replacement parts.
VYF3562H-FS12032
12
DE-A99BDMW-BLH7PP
34
VEK0V37Z1-A
56
VKF5259
VFC5140
78
SFM0046
K1HY08YY0031
91 0
VFC5071
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
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1Mode dial (P18)
2Shutter button (P17)
3Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)
4Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
5Focus mode dial (P24)
6
Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to record.
7Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P12)•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
8Focus distance reference mark
9Diopter adjustment lever (P16)
10
Status indicator (P16)/
Wi-Fi® connection lamp•The lamp lights green when the camera is 
turned on, and lights blue when it is 
connected to Wi-Fi.
11Lens fitting mark (P15)
12Sensor
13Mount
14Lens lock pin
15Lens release button (P15)
16
Speaker•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
hear.
17Shoulder strap eyelet (P13)
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