Panasonic G6 Manual
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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[ MP4] motion picture recording.
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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[ MP4] motion picture recording.
•
Please confirm the latest information on the following...")
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•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write,
delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original
position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/100564/w64_g6-manual-1509494102_d-37.png "Page 38
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•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write,
delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original
position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other...")
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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
[Picture...")
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•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the
recordable time will drop below 29 minutes...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/100564/w64_g6-manual-1509494102_d-39.png "Page 40
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•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the
recordable time will drop below 29 minutes...")
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step4.
2Touch [Language Set].
3Select the language.
4Touch [Clock Set].
5Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step4.
2Touch [Language Set].
3Select the language.
4Touch [Clock Set].
5Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can continue to switch the settings by...")
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P43)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/100564/w64_g6-manual-1509494102_d-41.png "Page 42
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P43)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the
built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date...")
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Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize
your picture taking experience.
In particular, 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 camera.
You can set the menus using two types of operation - touch operations in which you touch
the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/100564/w64_g6-manual-1509494102_d-42.png "Page 43
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Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize
your picture taking experience.
In particular, 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 camera.
You can set the menus using two types of operation - touch operations in which you touch
the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the...")
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MenuDescription of settings
[Rec]
(P186 to 210) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture]
(P219 to 221) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality],
and other aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom]
(P326 to 328) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen
and button operations, can be set up according to your
preferences. Also, it is possi
ble to register the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/100564/w64_g6-manual-1509494102_d-43.png "Page 44
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MenuDescription of settings
[Rec]
(P186 to 210) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture]
(P219 to 221) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality],
and other aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom]
(P326 to 328) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen
and button operations, can be set up according to your
preferences. Also, it is possi
ble to register the...")
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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.
4Touch the Setting to set.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way.
(When operating buttons)
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET],
or rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and press the rear dial.
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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.
4Touch the Setting to set.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way.
(When operating buttons)
Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET],
or rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and press the rear dial.
A brief description appears when you touch a menu...")
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∫Close the menu
Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(When operating buttons)
Press [ ].
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
(When operating buttons)
1Press 2 of the cursor button.2Press 4 of the cursor button or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup] menu
icon [ ].
3Press 1 of the cursor button or press the rear dial.
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∫Close the menu
Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(When operating buttons)
Press [ ].
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
(When operating buttons)
1Press 2 of the cursor button.2Press 4 of the cursor button or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup] menu
icon [ ].
3Press 1 of the cursor button or press the rear dial.
A...")
41 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) •The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1Turn the camera on. •The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on. •If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step4. 2Touch [Language Set]. 3Select the language. 4Touch [Clock Set]. 5Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/ Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ]. A: Time at the home area B : Time at the travel destination • You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching [ ]/[ ] . •Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date and time. To set the display order and the time display format. •Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting display order/time display format. 6Touch [Set] to set. 7Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. •When the clock setting is complete, the confirmation screen for the function lever setting is displayed. Select [Change] or [Exit]. (You can check/uncheck the check box each time you touch [Don’t show this again].) For [Function Lever] refer to P20. ONOFF : : DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 41 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
42 Preparation Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P43) •The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.) •If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures. •If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera. Changing the Clock Setting DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 42 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
43 Preparation Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize your picture taking experience. In particular, 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 camera. You can set the menus using two types of operation - touch operations in which you touch the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the rear dial. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [ A] to [›] 1Press [MENU/SET]. •The top menu screen is displayed. 2Touch the menu icon. Setting menu items •If you set [Menu Resume] (P61) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. •When [Menu Information] (P61) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 43 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
44 Preparation MenuDescription of settings [Rec] (P186 to 210) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. [Motion Picture] (P219 to 221) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. [Custom] (P326 to 328) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possi ble to register the modified settings. [Setup] (P55 to 63) This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions. [Playback] (P222 to 243) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. (When operating buttons) Press 3/4 /2 /1 of the cursor button to select the menu and press [MENU/ SET], or rotate the rear dial to select the menu, and press the rear dial. 3Touch the menu item. •The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ]. (When operating buttons) Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/ SET], or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item, and press the rear dial. • It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom.•You can also move to the next screen by moving the function lever.•You can also move to the next screen by pressing [DISP.]. DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 44 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
45 Preparation •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. 4Touch the Setting to set. •Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. (When operating buttons) Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET], or rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and press the rear dial. A brief description appears when you touch a menu item/option in steps 3 and 4. •It will be set when you release your finger.•You can avoid selecting an item by dragging your finger to a vacant area and releasing the finger there. In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. [MENU] >[Rec] >[Quality] >[› ] DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 45 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
46 Preparation ∫Close the menu Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. (When operating buttons) Press [ ]. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A. •Select a menu item next and set it. (When operating buttons) 1Press 2 of the cursor button.2Press 4 of the cursor button or rotate the rear dial to select the [Setup] menu icon [ ]. 3Press 1 of the cursor button or press the rear dial. A DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 46 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
47 Preparation You can set the background for the menu screen according to your preferences. You can also set one of the recorded still images as the background on the top menu screen. 1Press [MENU/SET] to display the top menu. 2Touch [Background Image]. 3Touch the item. • Touch [Registered image] or [No static image] to change to the selected background. 4(When [From SD card] is selected) Drag the screen horizontally and select an image. 5(When [From SD card] is selected) Touch [Set]. •Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Not available in these cases: • Images recorded using another device cannot be used as the background. 1Select [Menu Background] on the [Setup] menu. (P43)2Select and touch background color. •You can select the background color from four colors.•Exit the menu after it is set. Setting the menu screen background Setting the top menu screen background [From SD card]Select a background from the recorded images. The selected image is registered in this unit. (Only 1 image can be registered. If an image has already been registered, it will be overwritten.) [Registered image] Set the last image selected from the SD card as the background. [No static image]Set a background without an image. Setting the menu screen background 6HW DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 47 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
48 Preparation 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. 2Touch the menu item. 3Touch the setting. 4Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is completed. •You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. On-monitor recording information in [ ] (Monitor style) (P72) Press [Q.MENU], rotate the rear dial to select an item, and then press the rear dial. Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and then press the rear dial to set it. • You can also set with 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET]. [Q.MENU]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU]. • Refer to P52 for details about the function button. 0ò0Ï0î0æ0ï0ö 0ç10Ò AFS AFS AUTO60 3.50AWB 60 iL4:3 ([LW L4:360iAFS AFS AUTO60 3.50AWB([LW AFSAFS 98AW B 000 Fn ISOAUTO Wi-FiL4:3 DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 48 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
49 Preparation ∫When using the viewfinder 1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.2Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item, then press the rear dial. • You can set the options for the selected item. 3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, then press the rear dial. • You can select the menu items again. 4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is complete. •You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. •You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1 .•You can also select the settings by moving the function lever. Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items [MENU] >[Custom] >[Q.MENU] [PRESET]: Items that have been selected in advance can be set. [CUSTOM]: The Quick Menu will consist of desired items (P50) AUTO60 3.50AWB AFS AFS60 iL4:3 ([LW DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 49 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分
50 Preparation When [Q.MENU] (P49) 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. 1Touch [ ]. 2Select the menu in the top row and drag it to the bottom row. A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus. B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen. •If there is no empty space in the bottom row, drag it into the menu item to be replaced. New item can be set replacing the old item. •When the item is dragged from the bottom row to the top row, the setting will be canceled and that space will become empty. •Menu item or Settings can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].•Items that can be set are as follows: Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item [Rec] menu/Recording functions • [Photo Style] (P186)•[Picture Setting] ([Aspect Ratio] (P188)/ [Picture Size] (P188) ) •[Quality] (P189)•[Metering Mode] (P190)•[Focus Mode] (P162) •[i.Dynamic] (P191)•[i.Resolution] (P191)•[HDR] (P192) •[Electronic Shutter] (P200) •[Flash Mode] (P141)•[Flash Adjust.] (P145)•[Ex. Tele Conv.] (still pictures/motion pictures) (P133) •[Digital Zoom] (P137)•[Stabilizer] (P131) •[Sensitivity] (P154)•[White Balance] (P156)•[AF Mode] (P161) •[Drive Mode] (P178) L4:3AFS ([LW 60i 1234 L4:3AFS ([LW B A DMC-G6PDF-VQT4Z78_eng.book 50 ページ ２０１３年４月２５日 木曜日 午前１０時５分