Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx1 Basic Owners Manual

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Switching the display of the LCD Monitor
Press [DISP.] to change.
(In Recording Mode)
•Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of LCD monitor display)
A With information
B Without information
C With information (tilt sensor display)
D Without information (tilt sensor display)
(In Playback Mode)
•Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of LCD monitor display)
A With information
B Detailed information display
C Histogram display
D Without information
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Setting the Menu
∫Close the menu
Press [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu from [REC] Mode menu
1Press  2.A Menu toggle icon
2Press  4 or rotate the rear dial to select the 
[SETUP] menu icon [ ].
3Press  1 or the rear dial.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
Press [MENU/SET].
Select the menu item by pressing  3/4 or 
by rotating the rear dial.
•Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 or 
rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a 
different way.
Select the settings by pressing  3/4 or by 
rotating the rear dial.
•The figure on the right is an example of setting 
[I.DYNAMIC] from [OFF] to [HIGH].
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
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Setting the Quick Menu
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
Touch the menu item.
•Menu item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Select and touch the setting.
Touch [EXIT] to exit menu once the setting is 
completed.
∫ Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item
1Touch [ ].
2Select the menu in the top row and drag it to the 
bottom row.
A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus.
B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu 
screen.
•If there is no empty space in the bottom row, drag it into 
the menu item to be replaced.
New item can be set replacing the old item.
•When the item is dragged from the bottom row to the 
top row, the setting will be canceled and that space will 
become empty.
3Touch [EXIT].
•It will return to screen of above step 1. Touch [EXIT] to switch to the recording screen.
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Types of menus
∫[REC] Mode Menu
This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures 
you are recording.
•
[PHOTO STYLE], [METERING MODE], [I.RESOLUTION], [I.DYNAMIC] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] 
are common to both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Changing 
these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
[PHOTO STYLE]You can select effects to match the type of image you wish to 
record. You can adjust the color and image quality of the 
effects.
[ASPECT RATIO]Sets the aspect ratio of the image.
[PICTURE SIZE]Set the number of pixels.
[QUALITY]Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
[FACE RECOG.]Sets the focus and exposure automatically prioritising 
registered faces.
[QUICK AF]Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you press the 
shutter button.
[METERING MODE]Sets the light metering method for measuring brightness.
[FLASH]Sets the manner in which the flash works.
[RED-EYE REMOVAL]Automatically detects red-eye caused by the flash and corrects 
the image data accordingly.
[FLASH SYNCHRO]Sets the flash synchronisation method.
[FLASH ADJUST.]Adjusts the amount of light released by the flash.
[I.RESOLUTION]Records pictures with more defined outlines and sense of 
clarity.
[I.DYNAMIC] (Intelligent 
dynamic range control)Automatically corrects contrast and exposure.
[ISO LIMIT SET]When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ], an optimal 
ISO sensitivity is set with the se lected value as an upper limit.
[ISO INCREMENTS]The ISO sensitivity settings values changes in steps of 1/3 EV 
or 1 EV.
[LONG SHTR NR]You can eliminate the generated noise by recording with a 
slower shutter speed.
[SHADING COMP.]If the screen periphery darkens as a result of lens 
characteristics, the brightness in this region will be corrected.
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∫[MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu
This menu lets you set the [REC MODE], [REC QUALITY], and other aspects for motion 
picture recording.
•
[PHOTO STYLE], [METERING MODE], [I.RESOLUTION], [I.DYNAMIC] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] 
are common to both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Changing 
these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
–For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in [REC] Mode menu.
[EX. TELE CONV.]When the number of pixels is set to anything other than [L], the 
Tele effect is increased without degradation in image quality.
[DIGITAL ZOOM]Increases the Tele effect. The higher the level of magnification, 
the greater the degradation in image quality.
[BURST RATE]Sets the burst speed for burst recording.
[AUTO BRACKET]Sets single/burst recording, correction width and recording 
sequence for Auto Bracket recording.
[SELF-TIMER]Sets the time until recording for self-timer recording.
[COLOR SPACE]Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the 
recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc.
[STABILIZER]When camera shake is sensed during recording, the camera 
corrects it automatically.
[REC MODE]Sets the file format for the motion pictures you record.
[REC QUALITY]This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
[PICTURE MODE]Sets the recording method for still pictures during motion 
picture recording.
[CONTINUOUS AF]Continues to focus on the subject for which focus has been 
achieved.
[EX. TELE CONV.]If the [REC QUALITY] is set to other than [FSH] and [FHD], the 
Tele effect is increased.
[WIND CUT]This prevents the recording of wind-noise automatically.
[MIC LEVEL DISP.]Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen.
[MIC LEVEL ADJ.]Adjust the sound input level to 4 different levels.
[FLICKER RED.]The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping 
in the motion picture.
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∫[CUSTOM] Menu
Operation of the unit, such as displaying  of the screen and button operations, can be set 
up according to your preferences. Also, it is  possible to register the modified settings.
[CUST. SET MEM.]Registers the current camera settings as custom set.
[AF/AE LOCK /Fn2]Assigns AF/AE lock or Fn2 (function button) to the [AF/AE 
LOCK]/[Fn2] button.
[Fn BUTTON SET]You can assign various recording and other functions to the 
function button.
[HISTOGRAM]This allows you to set either to display or not display the 
histogram.
[GUIDE LINE]This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a 
picture.
[HIGHLIGHT]When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing 
back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
[EXPO.METER]Set whether or not to display the exposure meter.
[AF/AE LOCK]Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when the AF/
AE lock is on.
[AF/AE LOCK HOLD]This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking 
a picture with fixed focus or exposure.
[DIRECT FOCUS AREA]Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor button when 
recording.
[FOCUS PRIORITY]It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus.
[SHUTTER AF]Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway.
[PINPOINT AF TIME]Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mode set to [ ].
[AF ASSIST LAMP]AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter 
button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to 
focus when recording in low light conditions.
[AF+MF]You can set the focus manually after the automatic focus has 
finished.
[MF ASSIST]When you set the focus manually, the display is enlarged.
[MF GUIDE]When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that allows you 
to check the direction to achieve focus is displayed.
[POWER ZOOM LENS]Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an 
interchangeable lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom).
[LVF DISP.STYLE]This will set the display style of the Optional Live Viewfinder.
[LCD DISP.STYLE]This will set the display style of the LCD monitor.
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[¦ BUTTON SWITCH]It is possible to set how the [ ¦] button to toggle to Intelligent 
Auto Mode will operate.
[ BUTTON]Enables/disables the motion picture button.
[ REC AREA]This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording 
and still picture recording.
[REMAINING DISP.]This will switch display between the number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time.
[PLAY ON LCD]When you switch from Recording Mode to Playback Mode, the 
LCD monitor switches on.
[TOUCH SETTINGS]Enables/disables the Touch operation.
[TOUCH SCROLL]This allows you to set the s peed of continuously forwarding or 
rewinding pictures using touch operation.
[DIAL GUIDE]Set whether or not to display the dial operation guide.
[MENU RESUME]The last operated menu position is  saved even if the camera is 
turned off.
[PIXEL REFRESH]It will perform optimization of imaging device and image 
processing.
[SENSOR CLEANING]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed 
to the front of the imaging device is performed.
[SHOOT W/O LENS]When no lens is attached to the camera, the shutter is set to cut 
out.
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∫Setup Menu
This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and 
set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.
[CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
[WORLD TIME]Sets the times for the region where you live and your holiday 
destination.
[TRAVEL DATE]Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the 
name of the travel destination can be set.
[BEEP]Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter 
noise.
[VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
[LCD DISPLAY]/
[VIEWFINDER]Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/
Optional Live Viewfinder is adjusted.
[LCD MODE]The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending 
on how bright it is around the camera.
[ECONOMY]Suppresses the unit power consum ption to prevent the battery 
being run down.
[AUTO REVIEW]Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking 
the still picture.
[USB MODE]Sets the communication method when connecting using the 
USB connection cable (supplied).
[TV ASPECT]Set to match the type of TV.
[HDMI MODE]Sets the HDMI output image format when playing back via an 
HDMI mini cable (optional).
[VIERA Link]Equipment that supports the VIERA Link will connect 
automatically.
[3D PLAYBACK]Setup the output method for 3D pictures.
[MENU GUIDE]Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to  /.
[LANGUAGE]Set the language displayed on the screen.
[VERSION DISP.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to 
be checked.
[NO.RESET]Returns the image file number to 0001.
[RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset to 
the initial settings.
[FORMAT]The card is formatted.
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∫[PLAYBACK] Mode Menu
This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or  Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
[2D/3D SETTINGS]Switches the playback method for 3D images.
[SLIDE SHOW]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order.
[PLAYBACK MODE]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back only 
particular images.
[TITLE EDIT]Input texts (comments) on the recorded pictures.
[TEXT STAMP]Stamps the recorded pictures with recording date and time, 
names, travel destination, travel date etc.
[VIDEO DIVIDE]Splits the recorded motion picture in two.
[RESIZE]Reduces the image size (number of pixels).
[CROPPING]Crops the recorded image.
[ASPECT CONV.]Changes the aspect ratio of images recorded with an aspect 
ratio of [16:9] for printing.
[ROTATE]Rotate pictures manually in 90o steps.
[ROTATE DISP.]This mode allows you to automatically display pictures 
vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically.
[FAVORITE]Marks can be added to images, and images can be set as 
favorites.
[PRINT SET]Sets the images for printing and the number of prints.
[PROTECT]Protects images to prevent deletion by mistake.
[FACE REC EDIT]Removes or changes information relating to personal identity.
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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 7.0 HD Edition (Windows XP/Vista/7)
This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorize these acquired 
pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. You can resize pictures 
and add effects to the pictures. Various printing functions, such as layout printing, and writing 
function to CD-R
¢ are supported too. If you forgot to set the date on the digital camera, you can 
add the date of recording to pictures with this software.
Also, [AVCHD] motion pictures can be loaded and written to DVD.
¢ This can be used only if the [Recording] tab is displayed on the [Properties] of the CD/DVD 
drive on the PC.
•QuickTime (Windows XP/Vista/7)
This software is required for creating panorama pictures and for replay in “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 
7.0 HD Edition”.
You can also play back motion pictures (.MP4/ .MOV extension) recorded on a digital camera.
This is included as standard in Mac OSs.
•SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7)
This is software to edit RAW format images.
Using RAW files recorded on this camera allows images to be edited with a higher quality.
Edited images can be saved in a format (JPEG, TIFF, etc.) that can be displayed on a personal 
computer.
•LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
LoiLoScope is a video editing software where that  draws out the full power of your PC. Creating 
videos is as easy as organizing cards on top of a desk. Use your music, picture and video files 
to create videos to share with your friends and family by burning it to a DVD, uploading it to 
websites, or simply share your videos with your friends via e-mail.
–This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site. 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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