Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Before Use
This touch screen is a type that detects pressure.Note
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If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection 
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. 
(Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or 
operability.)
•If a commercially available LCD protection sheet is used,  a little 
extra pressure  may be required if you notice that the touch 
screen is not responsive.
•Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply 
pressure...

Before Use
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This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as 
3 /4 /2 /1.
Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is 
possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button 
if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.
Cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
[MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left...

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Before Use
About the Lens
∫Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with 
the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification 
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds  mount specification can be 
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).
∫ Leica mount specification lens
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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;  
optional), you can use Leica M...

Preparation
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PreparationChanging the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your 
enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure.
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Check that the camera is turned off.•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to  P205, 206 when dirt or dust gets 
on the lens.
While pressing on the lens release button  B, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
Detaching the lens
Preparations:...

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Preparation
Align the lens fitting marks A (red marks) and then rotate the lens in the 
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button B when you attach a lens.•Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount 
may get scratched.
•Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
Note
•Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap 
are removed from the camera body.
•To prevent dust or debris from...

Preparation
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When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The 
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the 
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off ex cess lighting and improves the picture quality.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042)
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The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-H014) does not have a lens hood.
Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short...

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Preparation
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the 
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and 
then pass it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the 
shoulder strap and then...

Preparation
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the...

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Preparation
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any 
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the elec trical socket and detach the battery after 
charging is completed.)
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an...

Preparation
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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder 
(P196) ) (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products...