Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
•Maximum time to...

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∫Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–Using the [AUTO] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE].– When flash is used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/
battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the 
battery orientation, insert all the way 
until you hear a locking sound and 
then check that it is locked by lever 
A....

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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit...

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Note
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•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 
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other...

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
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Switching between the display of number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time can be performed in 
the [REMAINING DISP.]  (P156) in the [CUSTOM] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999 i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ ]...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to 
step4.
Touch [LANGUAGE SET].
Select the language.
Touch [CLOCK SET].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ 3]/[4].
•You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [RETURN] to cancel the date...

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Touch [SET]  to set.
Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen.
Note
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery  in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date...

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Basic
BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
∫To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial
Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode  A.
∫To select Intelligent Auto Mode
Press [¦ ].
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.•The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the 
[¦] button is lit. 

Basic
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∫Basic
∫ Advanced
Intelligent Auto Mode  (P39)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
Program AE Mode (P45)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode  (P114)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode  (P114)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode  (P115)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture...