Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Basic
•This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format 
your TV can display, and select the number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
x [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection 
cable...

Basic
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•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P184 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P180 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
 [VIERA Link]
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the 
VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the 
VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable 
(optional).
[OFF]:Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[ON]:...

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Basic
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card 
(P73)  after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the card...

Recording
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Applicable modes: 
RecordingOptical Image Stabilizer
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [REC] Mode menu
1Select [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P62)2Press 3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
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The [STABILIZER] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal 
stabilizer.
•Exit the menu...

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Recording
∫Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER]  (P145), a tripod, the self-timer 
(P89)  or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional)
 (P200).
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow Sync.–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction–[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [PARTY] in Scene Mode–When...

Recording
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Applicable modes: 
Using the zoom
(In   and   modes, you can only use Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion)
∫Optical Zoom
By operating the zoom lever or zoom ring, you  can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in 
wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele).
∫ Extended Tele Conversion (EX)
To enlarge further, set the [EX. TELE CONV.] in the [REC] menu or the 
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [ON].
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When the [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) is used, set the...

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Recording
Note
•When the Extended Tele Conversion  is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle 
of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA]  (P155) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P89) for taking 
pictures.
•The [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) and [DIGITAL ZOOM]...

Recording
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Applicable modes: 
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Note
•Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
A
To open the flash
B To close the flash
•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash 
is closed.
Press the flash 
open button. Press the flash until 
it clicks. 

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
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Open the flash.
1Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P62)
2Press 3/4  to select a mode and press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is 
longer when [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the second 
flash is activated.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
ItemDescription of settings
‰ : Forced Flash ON
:
Forced...

Recording
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∫Available flash settings in Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Mode)
¢ Cannot be set using the [REC] Mode menu. [ ] is set when the flash is opened.  (P41)•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the...