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- Page 1 (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT4Z59 F0513SM0...
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Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. - Page 3 DMC-G6 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
- Page 4 Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu. Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. Press to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET]. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- Page 5 AC outlet configuration. ∫ 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). • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CHEM15, RP-CHEM30: optional).
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Tablet ........... 29 Preparation ......... 14 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app • Changing the Lens ......14 “Panasonic Image App” ....29 • Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..14 • Connecting to a smartphone/ • Charging the Battery ..... 15 tablet .......... -
Page 7: Preparation
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 Owner’s Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied). -
Page 8: Care Of The Camera
Preparation Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: –... -
Page 9: Standard Accessories
The card is optional. • Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A). • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (ENG) VQT4Z59... - Page 10 Preparation DMC-G6K DMC-G6 H-FS1442A DMW-BLC12PP VFC4765 VYC1113 DE-A79B VYF3510 K1HY08YY0032 VFC4605 VKF4971 VKF4971 VFF1208 VQT4Z59 (ENG)
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Page 11: Names And Functions Of Components
Preparation Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Sensor Flash Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button [MIC] socket 6 7 8 [LVF] button/[Fn5] button 10 11 12 13 10 Flash open button •... - Page 12 43 [HDMI] socket 44 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 45 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).
- Page 13 Preparation ∫ Lens Lens surface H-FS1442A Tele Wide Contact point Lens fitting mark Focus ring Zoom ring 2 6 7 Touch screen Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Use for selecting items or icons.
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Page 14: Preparation
Preparation Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. Changing the Lens • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Attaching the lens • Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens. ∫... -
Page 15: Charging The Battery
Preparation Charging the Battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. 90°... -
Page 16: Inserting/Removing The Battery
Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP). • 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. -
Page 17: Formatting The Card (Initialization)
Preparation Formatting the card (initialization) 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. Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) •... -
Page 18: Using The Viewfinder
Preparation Using the Viewfinder ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] 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. -
Page 19: Setting The Menu
Preparation Setting the Menu Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. • The top menu screen is displayed. Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. Touch the Setting to set. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. -
Page 20: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)
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. [Q.MENU]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1). -
Page 21: Basic
Basic Taking a Still picture • Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4( Select the Recording Mode. Press 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.) •... -
Page 22: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
Basic Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right Playing Back Motion Pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. -
Page 23: Deleting Pictures
Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 and touch [ • The same operation can be performed by pressing Touch [Delete Single]. •... -
Page 24: Recording
Recording Selecting the Recording Mode ∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A. ∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press [¦]. -
Page 25: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
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 26: Recording Images By Changing The Brightness Or Color Tone (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)
Recording Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) Recording Mode: This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera in Intelligent Auto Mode. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. -
Page 27: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. Set the mode dial to [ Check the recording direction, and then touch [Start]. •... -
Page 28: Wi-Fi/Nfc
Wi-Fi/NFC What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Recording with a smartphone. Saving images stored in the camera. Sending images to an SNS. Easy connection, easy transfer A connection can be easily established by pressing and holding [Wi-Fi] or by using the NFC function. -
Page 29: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet
Wi-Fi/NFC Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Panasonic Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android apps For iOS apps Android 2.2~Android 4.2 ¢ iOS 4.3~iOS 6.1 Connect your Android device Connect the iOS device to the to a network. - Page 30 Wi-Fi/NFC Operate the smartphone/tablet. 1 Turn on the Wi-Fi function. 2 Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of this unit, and then enter the password. 3 Start “Image App”. (P29) • When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
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Page 31: Taking Pictures Via A Smartphone/Tablet (Remote Recording)
Wi-Fi/NFC Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone/tablet. (P29) Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Motion pictures can also be recorded. • Some settings are not available. •... -
Page 32: About The Supplied Software
About the supplied software About the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8) This software allows you to manage images. For example, you can send pictures and motion pictures to a PC and sort them by recording date or model name. - Page 33 About the supplied software ∫ Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 PE” – Windows XP (32bit) SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1, Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)
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Page 34: Others
Others Menu list [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. - Page 35 Others The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet [Electronic Shutter] environment. Sets the manner in which the flash works. [Flash] Automatically detects red-eye caused by the flash and corrects [Red-Eye Removal] the image data accordingly. When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ], an optimal [ISO Limit Set]...
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Page 36: [Motion Picture]
Others [Motion Picture] This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. • [Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. - Page 37 Others This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking [AF/AE Lock Hold] a picture with fixed focus or exposure. Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the [Shutter AF] shutter button is pressed halfway. Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you press the [Quick AF] shutter button.
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Page 38: [Setup]
Others This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording [Rec Area] and still picture recording. This will switch display between the number of recordable [Remaining Disp.] pictures and available recording time. Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking [Auto Review] the still picture. - Page 39 Others Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name [Travel Date] of the travel destination can be set. Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions. [Wi-Fi] Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter [Beep] noise.
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Page 40: [Playback]
Others [Playback] This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. Switches the playback method for 3D images. [2D/3D Settings] Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order. [Slide Show] Selects the type etc. -
Page 41: Specifications
Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-G6): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.8 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] 2.3 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] Camera effective 16,050,000 pixels... - Page 42 Others Minimum Illumination Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] Shutter speed B (Bulb) (Max. approx. 120 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second Taking still pictures during motion picture recording: Motion picture priorities: 1/25th of a second to 1/16000th of a second...
- Page 43 Others Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4608k3456 pixels, 3264k2448 pixels, 2336k1752 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4608k3072 pixels, 3264k2176 pixels, 2336k1560 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 4608k2592 pixels, 3264k1840 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ 3456k3456 pixels, 2448k2448 pixels, 1744k1744 pixels Recording quality...
- Page 44 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A79B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.65 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLC12PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1200 mAh VQT4Z59 (ENG)
- Page 45 Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS1442A “LUMIX G VARIO 14 –42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value...
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Page 46: 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 47: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC NATIONAL PARTS CENTER 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 (ENG) VQT4Z59... -
Page 48: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product... - Page 49 Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
- Page 50 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
- 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 categorized 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. Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 ...