Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•Set the background color for the menu screen.
[TV Connection]
[HDMI Info Display (Rec)]:
Set whether or not to display information when recording an 
image on the camera while monitoring it on a TV. 
[ON]:The camera display is output as is.
[OFF]: Only images are output.
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This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.•When the camera is connected to a TV, lower the volume of the T V.
[3D Playback]:
Set the output method for 3D pictures.
[]: Set when...

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•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be  checked.•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display infor mation about the software on 
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 00 01.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We rec...

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•Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved 
within the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal informa tion when sending the camera 
in to be repaired.
•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camer a is purchased. Use this 
function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get  recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are...

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Entering Text
When entering characters, you can switch between 
alphabets, numbers, and special characters.
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Example of operation for displaying a screen:
1Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to 
register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text  between [A] 
(capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special ch aracters).
•To enter the same characters in a row, move the cursor by rotat ing the rear dial to the...

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3.  Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the sub ject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera  and record without 
thinking about them.
The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection)
( : When taking pictures,  : When recording motion pictures)
The Intelligent Auto Mode adjusts the settings of the main func tions automatically,...

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(± : possible,  —: not possible)
1Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon 
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, 
after which its color changes to the usual red. (Automatic 
scene detection)
∫Functions that work automatically
•The following functions are performed...

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∫Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is  automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking 
function will work. The AF track ing function will also work if you press 2 and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
(About tracking AF, refer to  P147 for details.)
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When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus, 
while the exposure will be optimized for the face.
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or...

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Recording Mode: 
When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld 
night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed 
into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots wi th minimal jitter and noise, 
without using a tripod.
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The angle of view will be slightly narrower.•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is dis played. Do not move the camera 
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Recording Mode: 
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the 
background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorde d with differing exposures 
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation .
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ]  is displ ayed on the screen.
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The angle of view will be slightly narrower.•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is dis played. Do not move the camera...

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Recording Mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn7] to display the setting screen.AFunction button [Fn7]
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
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If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
∫When operating the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness.
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If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording 
screen....