Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the 
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
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If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red  and disappears. In that case, try 
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when  the [Metering Mode] (P171) 
is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be...

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Applicable modes: 
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject 
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
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[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is 
canceled.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom.
–When...

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Setting menu items
You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.
1Press [MENU/SET].
•The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera.
In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
>  [Rec] > [Quality]  > [› ]
[Rec]  (P367) This menu...

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•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
2Press  3/4 of the cursor button to select 
the menu item and press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the 
rear dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing 
[DISP.].
(In touch operation)
Touch the menu item.
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The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
3Press  3/4 of the cursor button to...

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∫Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.
2Press  3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as 
[].
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You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating 
the front dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
(In touch operation)
Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ].
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When [Menu Information]  (P82) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON],...

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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the 
setting is complete.
•You can also set items by...

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Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items>  [Custom]  > [Q.MENU]
[PRESET]:
The default items can be set.
[CUSTOM]:
The Quick Menu will consist of desired items.  (P68)
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When [Q.MENU] (P67) in the [Custom] menu  is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be  
changed as desired.
Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu.
1Press  4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the menu item in the top 
row and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1  to select the empty space in the bottom 
row and then press [MENU/SET].
A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus.
B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu...

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4Press [ ].
•It will return to screen of step1.
Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen.
[Motion Picture] menu
–[Snap Movie]  (P246)–[Motion Pic. Set]
([Rec Format]  (P241)/[Rec Quality] 
(P241) )–[Picture Mode]  (P244)
[Custom] menu
–[Silent Mode] (P206)
–[Peaking] (P164)–[Histogram]  (P55)–[Guide Line]  (P55)
–[Zebra Pattern]  (P213)
–[Monochrome Live View]  (P214)
–[Rec Area] (P238)–[Step Zoom]  (P224)–[Zoom Speed]  (P224)
–[Touch Screen]  (P60) 

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Assigning frequently used functions to the 
buttons 
(function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons.
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Press 3/4  to select [Setting in REC mode] or 
[Setting in PLAY mode] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the function button you want to 
assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select the function you want to assign 
and then press [MENU/SET].
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Some functions...