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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5K Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
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Basic Operating Instructions

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Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Double Lens Kit
DMC-GM5W
SQT0426
F0914CT0

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied DVD. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. SQT0426...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...

  • Page 4: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
  • Page 5 • Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. • Do not press the lens with excessive force. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Recording Information for Your Safety ....2 • Cautions for Use ......4 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..21 Taking panorama pictures Preparation/Basic (Panorama Shot Mode) ...... 23 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..23 Care of the camera .......7 Recording Motion Picture ....

  • Page 7: Care Of The Camera

    • To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 8: Preparation/Basic

    Preparation/Basic Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of September 2014. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) (±: Included, —: Not included) DMC-GM5K...
  • Page 9 Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). • Some digital camera kits may not be commercially available in some regions. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) (ENG) SQT0426...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Components

    Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 14 15 16 17 Status indicator (P16)/ Mode dial (P18) ® Wi-Fi connection lamp Shutter button (P17) • The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on, and lights blue when it is Camera ON/OFF switch (P16) connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 11 When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10E: optional). Motion picture button (P25) • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC [HDMI] socket mains lead supplied with the AC adaptor.
  • Page 12 Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-FS12032 Lens surface Tele Zoom ring Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark (P15) Focus ring Decoration ring • Remove this cover when using the lens hood. H-FS35100 Aperture ring • Rotate this to adjust the aperture value. •...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    Preparation/Basic Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. • Perform steps and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap. •...

  • Page 14: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    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. Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. •...

  • Page 15: Formatting The Card (Initialisation)

    “Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording. e.g.: • 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 swallowing. Formatting the card (initialisation) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

  • Page 16: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation/Basic ∫ Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032/ H-FS35100) is attached] How to Extend the Lens Example: H-FS12032 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), 35 mm to 100 mm (H-FS35100)] to extend the lens.

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    Preparation/Basic Basic Operations Shutter button (Taking pictures) The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture 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.) •...

  • Page 18: Mode Dial (Selecting A Recording Mode)

    Preparation/Basic ∫ Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor to switch the display to the viewfinder automatically when you bring your eye or an object near it. Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. •...

  • Page 19: Function Buttons (Assigning Frequently Used Functions To The Buttons)

    Preparation/Basic Function buttons (Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons) You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons. Select the menu. > [Custom] > [Fn Button Set] MENU Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 20: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)

    Preparation/Basic 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. Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu.

  • Page 21: Recording

    Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them.
  • Page 22 Recording Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed.

  • Page 23: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

    Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama. Set the mode dial to [ • After the screen that asks you to check the recording direction is displayed, the horizontal/vertical guidelines will be displayed.
  • Page 24 Recording Set the focus mode dial to [MF]. Press 2 ( Press 3/4/2/1 to determine the area to be enlarged, and press [MENU/SET]. • The assist screen is displayed, enlarging the area. (MF Assist) • If you press [DISP.], the area to be enlarged will be reset to the centre.

  • Page 25: Recording Motion Picture

    Recording Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •...

  • Page 26: Recording Snap Movies

    Motion pictures will be recorded with [FHD/20M/25p] in [MP4]. • Using the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App”, you can combine motion pictures recorded with the camera. Music can be added and various editing operations can be performed when you combine them. In addition, you can send the combined motion picture to a web service.

  • Page 27: Playback

    Playback Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Sending an image to a web service If you press 4 when displaying images one by one, you can easily send an image to a web service.

  • Page 28: Deleting Pictures

    Playback Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ ]. • The same operation can be performed by touching Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 29: Wi-Fi

    : Android 2.3.3 or higher ¢ > Search the Google Play Store for “Panasonic Image App” or “LUMIX”, and install the app. App for iOS: iOS 6.0 or higher (Please note that the iPhone 3GS is not supported.) > Search the App Store for “Panasonic Image App”...

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Smartphone/Tablet

    A message will be displayed on the browser. • If the smartphone/tablet is locked with a passcode, enter the IMAGE APP Panasonic Corporation passcode to unlock the smartphone/tablet. Press the home button to close the browser. Turn on the Wi-Fi function in the setting menu of the smartphone/tablet.

  • Page 31: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet

    Wi-Fi Select [QR code]. Scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the camera. • If you press [MENU/SET] on the camera, the QR code will be enlarged. When it is difficult to scan the QR code, try enlarging it. For both iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) and Android devices Entering a password to set up a connection Press and hold [Wi-Fi] on the camera.
  • Page 32 Wi-Fi Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to an SNS Connect to a smartphone. (P30) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Touch and hold an image, and drag it to save it or to send it to an SNS, etc. •...

  • Page 33: Others

    Others About the supplied software The supplied DVD includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 PE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1) • SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5/v10.6/v10.7/v10.8/ v10.9) For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help”...

  • Page 34: Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display

    Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording    MINI MINI MINI MINI   SNAP SNAP SNAP 60 60 98 98 98 ...
  • Page 35 Others Number of recordable pictures ¢6 8m30s ¢1, 6 Available recording time Name ¢ Number of days that have passed since the departure date ¢ Touch tab ¢ Location ¢ Touch zoom Current date and time/Travel destination setting ¢4 Touch Shutter “...
  • Page 36 Others In recording On-monitor recording information 3.5 1/60  Single  Burst AUTO  Auto Bracket Wi-Fi  Self-timer AFS AFF AFC MF Focus Mode š Ø AF Mode Recording Mode (P18) Quality › EXPS EXPS Picture size/Aspect Ratio F3.5 Aperture value (P17) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi...

  • Page 37: Menu List

    Others Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. A Explanations of the menu [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
  • Page 38 Others [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] [Peaking] [Remaining Disp.] [Silent Mode] [Histogram] [Auto Review] [AF/AE Lock] [Guide Line]...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu. • Please also refer to the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed information. The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
  • Page 40 Others The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual scene. • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and colour. These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 41 Others A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. ∫ General tips for using a Wi-Fi connection • Use within the communication range of the device to be connected. • Is any device, such as microwave oven, cordless phone, etc., that uses 2.4 GHz frequency operated nearby? >...
  • Page 42 Others The PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection. • The default workgroup name is set to “WORKGROUP”. If you changed the workgroup name, the PC will not be recognised. In [Change Workgroup Name] in [PC Connection] of the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu, change the workgroup name to that of the PC you are connecting to.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-GM5): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.3 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] 2.2 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used] 2.2 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-X015) is used]...
  • Page 44 Others Burst recording Number of recordable Max. 7 pictures (when there are RAW files) pictures Depends on the capacity of the card (when there are no RAW files) ISO sensitivity AUTO/ /100 ¢ /200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800/25600 (Standard Output (1/3 EV step change possible) Sensitivity) ¢...
  • Page 45 Others Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card ¢ /SDXC Memory Card ¢ (¢ UHS-I-compatible) Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [4:3] 4592k3448 pixels, 3232k2424 pixels, 2272k1704 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [3:2] 4592k3064 pixels, 3232k2160 pixels, 2272k1520 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [16:9] 4592k2584 pixels, 3840k2160 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels...
  • Page 46 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A98A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLH7E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/680 mAh Flash (supplied): Guide number: 10 equivalent (ISO 200·m), 7 equivalent (ISO 100·m)
  • Page 47 Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032 H-FS35100 “LUMIX G VARIO 12– 32 mm/ “LUMIX G VARIO 35– 100 mm/ F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” F4.0 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=12 mm to 32 mm f=35 mm to 100 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm) 70 mm to 200 mm)
  • Page 48 Others Interchangeable Lens H-X015 “LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15 mm/F1.7 ASPH” Focal length f=15 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 30 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm F1.7 Maximum aperture Minimum aperture value F16 Lens construction 9 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses) Nano surface coating In focus distance 0.2 m (0.66 feet) to ¶...

  • Page 49: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.

  • Page 50: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the DVD containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
  • Page 51 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorised as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 52 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com . Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net...

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