Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Basic Owners Manual

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About cards that can be used with this 
unit
∫About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Cla ss or UHS Speed 
Class.
•
SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous 
writing. To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the  card.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)•This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed 
with Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]FHD/HD/VGA
[MP4]4KUHS Speed Class 3
When recording in 4K Photo /
[Post Focus] UHS Speed Class 3
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Quick Start Guide
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it 
from dropping.
∫ Inserting the Battery
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP).•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•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. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
1Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•Perform steps  1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the 
shoulder strap.
•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.
2Charging the Battery
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∫Charging the Battery
•
Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, betwee n 10oC and 30 oC 
(50  oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one.•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.•The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) a re for this camera 
only. Do not use them with other devices.
Check that this unit is turned off.
[CHARGE] socket ACharging lamp
B AC adaptor (supplied)
C To power outlet
D PC (Turned on)
E USB connection cable (supplied)•Place the camera in an upright position, 
and  find the terminal at the bottom .
•Check the direction of the terminals and 
plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the 
deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in 
obliquely or in wrong direction.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect 
terminals. Doing so may cause 
malfunction.
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∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged 
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.
Charging from the power outlet
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB 
connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplie d) into the 
power outlet.
Charging from a computer
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection ca ble 
(supplied).
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from 
the power outlet or computer.)
Blinking red: Charging error. (P73)
Charging time Approx. 190 min
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ACheck the orientation of the card.•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while bei ng careful about the direction 
in which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
•When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032 ), retract the lens 
barrel.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫ Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.2While pressing on the lens release button 
B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it 
stops and then remove.
•
Hold the part around the base of the lens to 
rotate it.
3Inserting  the Card (Optional)
4Attaching/Removing the Lens
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•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•When the camera is turned on, the status 
indicator 1 lights up green.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].5Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, 
hour, minute), and press  3/4 to set.
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.
7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is displayed, pres s 
[MENU/SET].
8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, 
press [MENU/SET].
9Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
5Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you 
can see the characters displayed in the viewfinder 
clearly.
6
Extend the lens barrel
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is 
used] 
∫How to Extend the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow  1
 from 
position  A (the lens is retracted) to position  B 
[12 mm  to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to extend the lens.
•
When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be 
recorded.
C The lens is retracted
∫ How to Retract the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow  2
 from 
position  B [12 mm  to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to 
position  A to retract the lens.
•
The zoom ring will seem to click into the 12 mm position 
(H-FS12032), but continue to rotate the lens until it 
reaches position  A.
•When you are not recording images, we recommend 
that you retract the lens.
D  The lens is extended
Example: H-FS12032
7Diopter adjustment
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Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up 
necessary data in advance.
Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
•
The settings of the main functions are adjusted 
automatically.
1Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at  your 
side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•
Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another 
person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.
•Do not cover the flash, AF Assist lamp  A, microphone B, or speaker C with 
your fingers or other objects.
8Formatting the card (initialization)
>  [Setup]  > [Format]
9Set the mode dial to  [ ]
10Taking pictures
MENU
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2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not 
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is 
displayed. (When the subject is not in focus, the 
indication flashes.)
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
•
Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/
Release Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
∫ Adjust the angle of the monitor
•
Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.•When adjusting the angle of the monitor, be careful not to 
apply too much force, as this may cause damage or 
malfunction.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to the 
original position.
•Return the monitor to its original position when attaching a tr ipod/
monopod.
•Use of a tripod/monopod may limit the maximum angle to which 
the monitor can be adjusted, depending on the type of the tripo d/
monopod. 
•The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you have 
just taken.
•To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [( ].
11Check the picture you have taken
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Preparation/Basic
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
4
14 13
17 16 11
751
12
15
8910
6
12
23
1Camera ON/OFF switch (P16)
2Charging lamp (P14)/
Status indicator (P16)/
Wi-Fi
® connection lamp (P62)
3Motion picture button (P44)
4Shutter button (P19)
5Mode dial (P25)
6Front dial (P24)
7Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
8Flash
9Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach 
of children to prevent swallowing.
10Focus distance reference mark
11
Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone 
with your finger. Doing so may make 
sound difficult to record.
12Shoulder strap eyelet (P12)
13Lens release button (P15)
14Lens lock pin
15Mount
16Sensor
17Lens fitting mark (P15)
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