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 to the touch screen. Doing so may affect the touch 
screen operation.
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as 
ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.•For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “LCD Monitor Display” 
on  P201 .
Touch Screen
Touch the screenTo touch and release the touch screen.
DragA movement without releasing the touch 
screen.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting 
icons or images displayed on the touch 
screen.
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When selecting features using the touch 
screen, be sure to touch the center of the 
desired icon.
This is used to move the AF area, operate 
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next 
image during playback, etc. 
						

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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 or right, and deciding by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings, 
etc., are performed during the various settings.
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Rear dial is described as follows in this Owner’s Manual.
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
e.g.: When you press the 4  (down) button
or Press 4
Rear Dial
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial 
						

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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 Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from 
the rated distance.
–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS]  (P157) to [ON].
There are functions that cannot be used,  or the operation may be different depending on 
the lens used.
Auto Focus
¢/Auto aperture setting¢/Defocus control function  (P44)/[STABILIZER]  (P74)/
Touch zoom  (P77)/[QUICK AF]  (P140)/[SHADING COMP.]  (P144)/[POWER ZOOM LENS] 
(P154)
¢ The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042 or H-H014) is compatible with the Auto 
Focus and automatic Aperture operation during  the recording of motion pictures. With the 
interchangeable lens (H-PS14042), when using the power zoom (electrically operated 
zoom); you can record motion pictures even more smoothly and quietly thanks to the 
powerful high AF following performance and silence design.
For details on the lens used, refer to the website. 
Note
•The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.•The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm 
film camera. (It will be equivalent to 10 0 mm lens when a 50mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
About the lens and functions
Refer to catalogs/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.) 
						

							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: Attach the lens cap.
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When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042), the lens barrel will not retract 
until the power switch is turned [OFF]. 
Change the lens only after turning the power 
switch [OFF] and checking that the lens 
barrel has retracted. (Do not push in the lens 
barrel with your fingers. Doing so may 
damage the lens.)
A When retracting the lens barrel
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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 adhering to internal parts of the 
camera body, fit the body cap to the mount on the camera body.
•To avoid damaging the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to the 
removed lens.
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector 
(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying.  (P199)
Attaching the lens
Preparations: Remove the lens  rear cap from the lens.
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If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it. 
						

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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 sides at the top and 
bottom, and turn in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
A Fitting to the mark.
Note
•When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the 
lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
Attaching the Lens Hood 
						

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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 check 
that it will not come out.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach 
the other side of the shoulder strap.
Note
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck. 
						

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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 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of 
the battery.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator  A lights 
up and charging begins.
plug-in type inlet type 
						

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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 ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a 
long time may be longer than normal.
Note
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
Charging time Approx. 120 min 
						

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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 Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the optical image stabilizer function, 
set the optical image stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•When an interchangeable lens compatible with  power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is 
attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 155 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 150 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 170 min