Panasonic G6 Manual

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•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P296 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•Refer to P292 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
•Refer to P47 for details.
[VIERA Link]
Settings that allow this unit to 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).
[ON]: Remote control...

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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.
•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.•Touch [Software info] on the version display screen to display information about the software on 
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder...

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•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera 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 corrected.
•Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can 
use this function when you see dust. (P348)
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not 
turn the camera off during...

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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the 
locations when recording. When a screen that looks like the 
one on the right is displayed, you can enter characters. (Only 
alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
1Enter characters.
•Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a] (small case), [1] (numbers) and [&] 
(special characters) .
•Touching [ ]/[ ] will move the position of the text input cursor left and right.
You can also move left and...

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Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side 
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B (P14)  with your 
fingers or other objects.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•When taking pictures, make sure your footing  is stable and there is no danger of colliding with 
another person, an object etc.
This function detects the vertical...

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Using the Viewfinder
∫About the eye sensor automatic switching
When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor]  (P66) in the 
[Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your eye or an object is 
brought close to the viewfinder, the display automatically 
switches to the viewfinder display.
A [LVF/Fn5] button
B Eye sensor
•Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you 
hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. Switch manually in that case.
•The eye...

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If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts 
the focus as the eye sensor is activated.
•
Beep sounds are not emitted when the focus is achieved in [Eye Sensor AF].
Not available in these cases:
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[Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.•The [Eye Sensor AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus
–With some Four Third lenses
By setting  [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings]  (P18) of the...

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Taking a Still picture
•Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().
1Select the Recording Mode. (P87)
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. 
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not 
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•When the image is correctly focused, the 
picture will be taken, since the [Focus/
Release Priority]  (P170) is set initially to 
[FOCUS].
¢ 1 When AF Mode is set to [ ],...

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3Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
•The focus range is different depending on the lens used.–When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used: 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (Wide to focal length 
20 mm) to ¶, 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to Tele) to  ¶
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used: 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (Wide to focal length 
21 mm) to ¶, 0.5 m (1.6 feet) (focal length 22 mm to Tele) to  ¶
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is...

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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]  (P190) 
is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around 
the touched...