Panasonic G6 Manual

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-G6
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Finding the information you need
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on-screen messages
“Message Display”
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“Menu list”
[Rec] .............................................................. P322
[Motion Picture] .............................................. P325
[Custom] ........................................................ P326
[Setup] ........................................................... P328
[Playback] ...................................................... P330
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For details on how to use this 
manual, see the next page.
Wi-Fi
R function/NFC function
P4 ~
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P322  ~
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About the indication of the applicable mode
Applicable modes: 
The icons indicate the modes available for a function.•Black icons: Applicable modes
•Gray icons: Unavailable modes
 and   will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under 
custom settings.
[MENU] : Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
[Wi-Fi] : Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button. 
: Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.
: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used. : Continued to next page.
In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
[MENU] >[Rec]>[Quality] >[› ]
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Contents
Finding the information you need.......................................................................2
How to use this manual .......................................................................................3
Before Use
Care of the camera ............................................................................................. 11
Standard Accessories ........................................................................................12
Names and Functions of Components .............................................................13
About the Lens ...................................................................................................21
Preparation
Changing the Lens .............................................................................................23
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................................................27
Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................28• Charging ......................................................................................................28
• Approximate operating time and number of  recordable pictures .................30
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ................................35
About the Card....................................................................................................37
• About cards that can be used with this unit .................................................37
• Formatting the card (initialization) ................................................................38
• Approximate number of  recordable pictures and 
available recording time...............................................................................39
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ...........................................................................41 • Changing the Clock Setting .........................................................................42
Setting the Menu.................................................................................................43 • Setting menu items ......................................................................................43
• Setting the menu screen background ..........................................................47
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) .................................48 • Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item ...........................................50
Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) ......52
Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu) .....................................55
Entering Text .......................................................................................................64
Basic
Tips for taking good pictures ............................................................................65 • Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) .....................65
Using the Viewfinder ..........................................................................................66 • Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder .................................................................66
• About the Eye Sensor AF ............................................................................67
• Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad .............................................67
Taking a Still picture...........................................................................................68 • Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.........................................70
Recording Motion Picture ..................................................................................71
Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen .....................72
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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ............................................................76• Playing Back Pictures ..................................................................................76
• Playing Back Motion Pictures ......................................................................80
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture................................................81
• Playing Back Group Pictures .......................................................................81
• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen.......................83
Deleting Pictures ................................................................................................85
Recording
Selecting the Recording Mode ..........................................................................87
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode).......................................................................................89 • Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects ..........................................92
• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) ....................93
• Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) ........................................................................94
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) .................96
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ...........................99 • Aperture-Priority AE Mode ...........................................................................99
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode ...........................................................................100
• Manual Exposure Mode .............................................................................101
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).........104
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure 
(One Push AE) ..........................................................................................105
Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) .......................................106
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded 
(Scene Guide Mode) ......................................................................................... 110 • [Clear Portrait] ............................................................................................ 111
• [Silky Skin] ................................................................................................. 111
• [Backlit Softness] ....................................................................................... 111
• [Clear in Backlight] ..................................................................................... 112
• [Relaxing Tone] .......................................................................................... 112
• [Sweet Childs Face] .................................................................................. 112
• [Distinct Scenery] ....................................................................................... 113
• [Bright Blue Sky] ........................................................................................ 113
• [Romantic Sunset Glow] ............................................................................ 113
• [Vivid Sunset Glow] .................................................................................... 113
• [Glistening Water] ...................................................................................... 114
• [Clear Nightscape] ..................................................................................... 114
• [Cool Night Sky] ......................................................................................... 114
• [Warm Glowing Nightscape]....................................................................... 115
• [Artistic Nightscape] ................................................................................... 115
• [Glittering Illuminations].............................................................................. 115
• [Clear Night Portrait] .................................................................................. 116
• [Soft Image of a Flower] ............................................................................. 116
• [Appetizing Food] ....................................................................................... 117
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• [Cute Dessert] ............................................................................................ 117
• [Freeze Animal Motion] .............................................................................. 117
• [Clear Sports Shot] ..................................................................................... 118
• [Monochrome] ............................................................................................ 118
Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode) ................................................................................... 119 • [Expressive] ...............................................................................................121
• [Retro] ........................................................................................................121
• [Old Days] ..................................................................................................121
• [High Key] ..................................................................................................121
• [Low Key] ...................................................................................................122
• [Sepia]........................................................................................................122
• [Dynamic Monochrome] .............................................................................122
• [Impressive Art] ..........................................................................................122
• [High Dynamic]...........................................................................................123
• [Cross Process]..........................................................................................123
• [Toy Effect] .................................................................................................123
• [Toy Pop] ....................................................................................................124
• [Bleach Bypass] .........................................................................................124
• [Miniature Effect] ........................................................................................125
• [Soft Focus] ................................................................................................126
• [Fantasy] ....................................................................................................126
• [Star Filter]..................................................................................................126
• [One Point Color] .......................................................................................127
• [Sunshine] ..................................................................................................127
Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode) ....................................129
• Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) ..........129
• Recording using registered custom set......................................................130
Optical Image Stabilizer ...................................................................................131
Taking Pictures with the Zoom........................................................................133 • Raising the telescopic effect ......................................................................134
• Zooming using touch operations ................................................................138
Taking pictures by using the flash..................................................................139 • Changing Flash Mode ................................................................................141
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro ............................................................144
• Adjust the flash output ...............................................................................145
• Synchronzing the output of the built-in flash to the Exposure Compensation .................................................................145
• Setting the wireless flash ...........................................................................146
Compensating the Exposure ...........................................................................149
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE) .............151
Setting the Light Sensitivity ............................................................................154
Adjusting the White Balance ...........................................................................156
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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus ....................................................................161• About the focus mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)......................................................162
• Type of the Auto Focus Mode ....................................................................164
• Setting the desired focus method ..............................................................169
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ................................................................171
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ........................................176
Select a Drive Mode..........................................................................................178
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode..................................................................179
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ...............................................................182
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .................................................................184
Using the [Rec] Menu .......................................................................................186
• [Photo Style]...............................................................................................186
• [Aspect Ratio].............................................................................................188
• [Picture Size] ..............................................................................................188
• [Quality]......................................................................................................189
• [Focus Mode] .............................................................................................189
• [Metering Mode] .........................................................................................190
• [Burst Rate] ................................................................................................190
• [Auto Bracket] ............................................................................................190
• [Self Timer].................................................................................................190
• [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) ..........................................191
• [i.Resolution] ..............................................................................................191
• [HDR] .........................................................................................................192
• [Multi Exp.] .................................................................................................193
• [Time Lapse Shot] ......................................................................................195
• [Stop Motion Animation] .............................................................................197
• [Panorama Settings] ..................................................................................199
• [Electronic Shutter].....................................................................................200
• [Flash] ........................................................................................................200
• [Red-Eye Removal] ....................................................................................201
• [ISO Limit Set] ............................................................................................201
• [ISO Increments] ........................................................................................202
• [Extended ISO]...........................................................................................202
• [Long Shtr NR] ...........................................................................................203
• [Shading Comp.] ........................................................................................203
• [Ex. Tele Conv.] ..........................................................................................204
• [Digital Zoom] .............................................................................................204
• [Color Space] .............................................................................................204
• [Stabilizer] ..................................................................................................204
• [Face Recog.].............................................................................................205
• [Profile Setup] ............................................................................................210
• [Recommended Filter]................................................................................210
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Motion Picture
Recording Motion Picture ................................................................................ 211• Setting the format, size and frame rate ...................................................... 211
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF) .........213
• Recording Motion Picture...........................................................................214
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ............................216
Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/
shutter speed (Creative Video Mode) .............................................................217 • Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording ................218
Using the [Motion Picture] Menu ....................................................................219 • [Rec Format] ..............................................................................................219
• [Rec Quality] ..............................................................................................219
• [Exposure Mode] ........................................................................................219
• [Picture Mode] ............................................................................................219
• [Continuous AF] .........................................................................................219
• [Rec Highlight]............................................................................................220
• [Ex. Tele Conv.] ..........................................................................................220
• [Flkr Decrease]...........................................................................................220
• [Silent Operation] .......................................................................................220
• [Mic Level Disp.].........................................................................................221
• [Mic Level Adj.]...........................................................................................221
• [Special Mic.] ..............................................................................................221
• [Wind Cut] ..................................................................................................221
Playback/Editing
Using the [Playback] Menu ..............................................................................222• [2D/3D Settings] .........................................................................................222
• [Slide Show] ...............................................................................................222
• [Playback Mode] ........................................................................................225
• [Location Logging]......................................................................................226
• [Clear Retouch] ..........................................................................................227
• [Title Edit] ...................................................................................................229
• [Text Stamp] ...............................................................................................230
• [Video Divide] .............................................................................................233
• [Time Lapse Video] ....................................................................................234
• [Stop Motion Video] ....................................................................................235
• [Resize] ......................................................................................................236
• [Cropping] ..................................................................................................237
• [Rotate]/[Rotate Disp.]................................................................................238
• [Favorite] ....................................................................................................239
• [Print Set] ...................................................................................................240
• [Protect]......................................................................................................242
• [Face Rec Edit] ..........................................................................................243
• [Delete Confirmation] .................................................................................243
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Wi-Fi/NFC
Wi-FiR function/NFC function ..........................................................................244
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function .......................................................247
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ............................................................248 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Panasonic Image App ” ...................248
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ............................................................249
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) ......................253
• Saving images stored in the camera..........................................................253
• Sending images in the camera to an SNS .................................................255
• Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone/tablet ..........................................................................................................255
• Sending images to a smartphone/tablet by controlling the camera ...........256
Displaying pictures on a TV ............................................................................259
When sending images to Printer.....................................................................260
When sending images to AV device ...............................................................261
When sending images to PC ...........................................................................264
Using Web services..........................................................................................268 • When sending images to web service .......................................................268
• When sending images to [Cloud Sync. Service] ........................................272
Registering to the “LUMIX CLUB” ..................................................................274 • About the [LUMIX CLUB] ...........................................................................274
• Configuring the external AV device settings ..............................................279
About Connections ..........................................................................................280 • Connecting from your house (via the network) ..........................................281
• Connecting from a location away from  your house (direct connection) .....283
• Connecting quickly with the same settings as the previous ones  ([Select a destination from History]/
[Select a destination from Favorite]) ..........................................................284
• About settings for sending images .............................................................286
[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu ...........................................................................................288
Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures ........................................................................................290
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ...........................................................294 • Using VIERA Link (HDMI) ..........................................................................296
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ..................................298
• About the supplied software.......................................................................299
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder .............................304
Printing the Pictures ........................................................................................305
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Others
Optional accessories .......................................................................................310
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display................................................................314
Message Display...............................................................................................318
Menu list ............................................................................................................322• [Rec]...........................................................................................................322
• [Motion Picture] ..........................................................................................325
• [Custom].....................................................................................................326
• [Setup] .......................................................................................................328
• [Playback] ..................................................................................................330
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................331
Cautions for Use ...............................................................................................347
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