Page 1 Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit DMC-G10K Model No. DMC-G10W Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2S81...
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 ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Page 4 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom .....47 Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Playing back Pictures......49 • Changing the Information Displayed Before Use on the playback screen.....50 • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ........50 Standard Accessories .......8 •...
Page 6 • Multi Film Bracket ......84 • [RED-EYE REMOVAL] .... 118 Taking pictures by specifying • [FLASH SYNCHRO] ....118 • [FLASH ADJUST.] ....118 the aperture/shutter speed ..... 85 • Aperture-priority AE ......85 • C [METERING MODE] ....119 •...
Page 7 Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen..147 • Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) ......147 • Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot ....148 • Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket ..........
Page 8: Before Use
Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of April 2010. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14–...
Page 9 Before Use DMC-G10W DMC-G10K H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456 H-FS045200 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4430 DMW-BLB13E DE-A49C K2CJ29A00002 K1HA08CD0020 K1HA08AD0003 VKF4385 VFC4539 VQT2S81...
Page 10: Names Of The Components
Before Use Names of the Components ∫ Camera body Flash (P57) Sensor Self-timer indicator (P68) AF assist lamp (P127) Lens release button (P17) Lens lock pin Mount Lens fitting mark (P16) Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial •...
Page 11 Before Use Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. [FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.RESOLUTION]/ [I.EXPOSURE]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[GUIDE LINE] 1/WB (White balance) (P76) In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
Page 12 Before Use 37 Card/Battery door (P24) 38 Release lever (P24) 39 Tripod receptacle (P171) • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. ∫ Lens H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14 –42 mm/F3.5– 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 40 Tele 41 Lens surface 42 Focus ring (P73)
Page 13: Operating The Rear Dial
Before Use Operating the Rear Dial There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. Pressing: Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
Page 14: About The Lens
Before Use About the Lens This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System ™ lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount). Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. ∫...
Page 15 ¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded. ¢8 AF performance may differ depending on the lens used. Refer to the website for details. Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) VQT2S81...
Page 16: Preparation
Preparation Preparation Attaching/Detaching the Lens • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. Attaching a lens to the camera body Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the arrow to detach them.
Page 17 Preparation ∫ Optical Image Stabilizer The lenses included in DMC-G10K and DMC-G10W have a stabilizer function. • There is no [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K/ DMC-G10W. Set the [STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] mode menu. (P117) •...
Page 18: Attaching The Lens Hood
Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimise lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash.
Page 19 Preparation ∫ Temporarily storing the lens hood Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it. Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the same way as shown previously. • Attach the lens cap. •...
Page 20: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
Preparation Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.
Page 21: Charging The Battery
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BLB13E) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).
Page 22 Preparation ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. •...
Page 23: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
Page 24: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLB13E).
Page 25: About The Card
SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. (48 GB to 64 GB) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
Page 26: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.
Page 27: Setting The Menu
Preparation Note • The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. • If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P137) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
Page 28: Setting Menu Items
Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well. •...
Page 29 Preparation Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select [I.EXPOSURE]. • Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen. Press 1 or the rear dial. •...
Page 30: Setting The Quick Menu
Preparation Setting the 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 [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu in recording status.
Page 31: About The Setup Menu
Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LCD MODE] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
Page 32 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
Page 33 Preparation Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it. [OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.] o [AUTO REVIEW] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway. • If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] (P43) or [ ] (P68), switching of the playback screen display (P50) or enlargement by rotating the rear dial is possible during Auto...
Page 34 Preparation Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]: The output resolution is automatically set based on the information from the connected TV. [1080i]: [HDMI MODE] The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for...
Page 35 Preparation Set the language displayed on the screen. ~ [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/ [¢] • 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 [VERSION DISP.] checked.
Page 36: Holding And Using Your Camera
Preparation Holding and using your camera Tips for taking good pictures • Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or other objects. • Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Page 37: Selecting The [Rec] Mode
Preparation ∫ Diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the Viewfinder clearly. Look at the display on the Viewfinder and rotate the diopter adjustment dial to where the screen is clearest. Note • The eye cup cannot be removed.
Page 38 Preparation ∫ List of [REC] modes Programme AE mode (P43) The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Aperture-Priority AE mode (P85) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE mode (P85) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure mode (P86) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.
Page 39: Basic
Basic ñ [REC] mode: Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Page 40: Scene Detection
Basic Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P127) is fixed to [ON]. This means you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus. • The access indication (P25) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card. ∫...
Page 41: Af Tracking Function
Basic Note • Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject. – Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the subject, The colour of the subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, When the subject is moving –...
Page 42 Basic • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [ECONOMY] [5MIN.] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P32) Flash (P57) /Œ [FLASH SYNCHRO] (P62) [1ST] [BURST RATE] (P64) [H] (High speed) [AUTO BRACKET] (P66) [STEP] [3•1/3] [SEQUENCE]: [0/`/_] ¢4 [AF MODE] (P69) š...
Page 43: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Programme Ae Mode)
Basic ³ [REC] mode: Taking pictures with your favourite settings : Programme AE mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC] menu. •...
Page 44: Setting The Focus Mode (Afs/Afc/Mf)
Basic Setting the focus mode (AFS/AFC/MF) Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway (AFS) Set the focus mode dial to [AFS]. • “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”. The focus is adjusted when you press the shutter button halfway. •...
Page 45: Focusing
Basic Focusing Align the subject to the screen, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is When the subject Focus focused is not focused Focus indication Blinks AF area Green — ¢2 Sound Beeps 2 times — A Focus indication B AF area (normal) C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
Page 46: Programme Shift
Basic Programme Shift In Programme AE mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE mode.
Page 47: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
Basic [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele.
Page 48 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Digital zoom When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K/DMC-G10W is used [2k] (including Extra Optical Zoom) when taking still ¢1 pictures: 12k ¢1 when recording motion (when taking still ¢2...
Page 49: Playing Back Pictures
Basic ∫ Extra Optical Zoom mechanism Example: When it is set to [ ] (equal to 3.1 million pixels), it will take the picture using the 3.1 million pixels in the centre out of the 12 million pixels of the imaging device, resulting to be more of a telephoto picture.
Page 50: Changing The Information Displayed On The Playback Screen
Basic Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen Press [DISPLAY] to switch the monitor screen. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. During Playback Zoom (P51), while playing back motion pictures (P131) and during a slide show (P132), you can only select “Normal display B”...
Page 51: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)
Basic Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) You can display pictures by recording date. Rotate the rear dial left to display the calendar screen. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed. Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to display the pictures that were recorded on the selected date.
Page 52: Deleting Pictures
Basic ∫ Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and zoom position for the Playback Zoom. Switch to picture select operation by pressing the rear dial during Playback Zoom, and select pictures with 2/1.
Page 53: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Press [‚]. Press 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then press [MENU/SET]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this step.) •...
Page 54: Switching The Display Of The Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press [DISPLAY] to change. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated.
Page 55 Advanced (Recording pictures) Viewfinder display With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P129) of the [CUSTOM] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the viewfinder to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style). When [ ] is set ¢1 A Normal display ¢1, 2...
Page 56 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guide line When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.
Page 57: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Set the position of the histogram • Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P125) Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. (P30) Press 2/1 to select histogram, and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can also use the rear dial to set. Press 3/4/2/1 to set the position.
Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select a mode and press [MENU/SET]. • For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer “ ” Available flash settings by recording mode . (P59) Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Page 59 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Digital Red-Eye Correction When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P118) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only available when the AF mode is set to [š] and face detection is active) •...
Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 When the 45 – 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K/ lens included in DMC-G10W is DMC-G10W is used used ISO sensitivity...
Page 61: Adjust The Flash Output
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects may be discoloured by its heat or lighting. • Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/ Red-Eye Reduction etc.
Page 62: Setting To The 2Nd Curtain Synchro
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro Applicable modes: 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Select [FLASH SYNCHRO] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28) Press 4 to select [2ND] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 63: Compensating The Exposure
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Page 64: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Set the drive mode lever to [ Focus on the subject and take a picture.
Page 65 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P127) in the [CUSTOM] menu and the focus mode setting. Focus mode Focus Priority Focus At the first picture ¢2 Normal focusing ¢1 ¢3 Predicted focusing...
Page 66: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure among different exposures. With Auto Bracket [STEP]: [3•1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/s/r] 1st picture...
Page 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Settings Item...
Page 68: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Set the drive mode lever to [ë]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. A When self-timer is set to [ •...
Page 69: Setting The Method Used To Focus (Af Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording (P84). • Use the Quick Menu (P30) to set when in Intelligent Auto Mode. • Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.
Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When the subject is not in the centre of the composition in [Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture.
Page 71: Setting Up [ ] (Af Tracking)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) Before locking Locked Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the subject. A AF tracking frame (White) B AF tracking frame (Yellow) •...
Page 72: Setting The Af Area
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the AF area AF area can be moved when [Ø] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed. Select [Ø] and then press 4. • AF area setting screen is displayed. It will return to previous screen by pressing [DISPLAY].
Page 73: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. Set the focus mode dial to [MF].
Page 74 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Manual Focus 1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. ∫ About the focus distance reference mark The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance.
Page 75: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. ∫...
Page 76: Adjusting The White Balance
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P126) • The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder (Live View) will be also locked when the AE lock is performed.
Page 77: Setting The White Balance Manually
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly.
Page 78: Setting The Colour Temperature
Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting the colour temperature You can set the colour temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The colour of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the colour temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the colour temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish.
Page 79: White Balance Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the white balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colours are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. Finely adjust the white balance in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the white balance”...
Page 80: Setting The Light Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Page 81 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise. • Refer to P60 for the flash range. • Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided even if [ ] is selected.
Page 82: Change Tone Of The Colour For The Picture To Be Taken (Film Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Change tone of the colour for the picture to be taken (Film Mode) [You can only select [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in [ ], [¿], [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] mode.] Just as each type of film for film cameras has its own colour tone and contrast characteristics, Film Mode allows you to select up to 9 different “digital films”, colour tones, in the same way as you would select different films for film cameras.
Page 83: Adjusting Each Film Mode To The Desired Setting
Advanced (Recording pictures) Adjusting each Film Mode to the desired setting Press 2/1 to select a film. Press 3/4 to select an item and 2/1 to adjust. • You can also use the rear dial to adjust. • Registered settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off.
Page 84: Multi Film Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) Multi Film Bracket It will take pictures changing the type of film in accordance with the setting every time the shutter button is pressed. (Up to 3 pictures) Press 2/1 to select [MULTI FILM]. Select either [MULTI FILM 1], [MULTI FILM 2], or [MULTI FILM 3] with 3/4, and then select the film to be set for each with 2/1.
Page 85: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed
Advanced (Recording pictures) ±´ [REC] mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed ] Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
Page 86: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually
Advanced (Recording pictures) • We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow. • When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second in Shutter-Priority AE Mode. (P60) • If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the screen counts down in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [B] (Bulb) If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully (up to about 4 minutes). The shutter closes if you release the shutter button. Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night scene etc.
Page 88: Confirm The Effects Of Aperture And Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed (Preview Mode) Confirm the effects of aperture You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. Press [ ] A (preview button).
Page 89: Taking Expressive Portraits And Landscape Pictures (Advanced Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking expressive portraits and landscape pictures (Advanced scene mode) You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events and activities, flowers and people in night scenes in accordance with the surrounding conditions.
Page 90: [Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion. [NORMAL PORTRAIT] Shades the background and photographs skin colour beautifully. [SOFT SKIN] Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth. • When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background etc. is a colour close to skin colour, this part is also smoothed.
Page 91: [Scenery]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [SCENERY] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. [NORMAL SCENERY] The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority. [NATURE] The best setting for photographing natural scenery. [ARCHITECTURE] This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P56) [CREATIVE SCENERY] The shutter speed (P85) can be changed in the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting.
Page 92: [Close-Up]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CLOSE-UP] This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. (The distance from the subject when you take close-up pictures differs depending on the lens you are using.) [FLOWER] Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural colours in macro settings.
Page 93: [Night Portrait]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [NIGHT PORTRAIT] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. [NIGHT PORTRAIT] Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background. • Open the flash. (You can set to [ •...
Page 94: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] mode: Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded : Scene mode) When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the mode dial to [ Press 3/4/2/1 to select the scene mode.
Page 95: Party]
Advanced (Recording pictures) 2 [PARTY] Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life brightness. ∫ Technique for Party mode •...
Page 96: Í [Pet]
Advanced (Recording pictures) í [PET] Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P137).
Page 97: Taking Pictures While Adjusting Colour (My Colour Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures while adjusting colour : My Colour Mode) You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder and setting the desired effect. (Live View) Set the mode dial to [ Press 2/1 to select an item.
Page 98: Adjusting The Custom Settings To Achieve Desired Effects
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • My Colour settings are memorised even if the camera is turned off. • Auto Bracket cannot be used in My Colour Mode. • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO]. • [I.EXPOSURE], [COLOR SPACE] can be set only when the My Colour Mode is set to [CUSTOM].
Page 99: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets. • Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance. Select [CUST.
Page 100: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking pictures in Custom mode You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Programme AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ A Display custom settings Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Page 101: Motion Picture Mode
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: only when the mode dial is set to [ Advanced (Recording pictures) Motion Picture Mode The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded. Refer to page 15 for details.
Page 102 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press the shutter button fully to stop recording. • Sound will be heard when pressing the shutter button fully indicating start/stop of motion picture recording. Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P31). • If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically.
Page 103 Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing the settings for the recording quality Select [REC QUALITY] from the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, and press 1. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Picture size Aspect ratio ([HD]) 1280k720 pixels 16:9 ¢...
Page 104 Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. VQT2S81...
Page 105: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking a picture with Face Recognition function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
Page 106: Face Settings
Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...
Page 107 Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the face recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 108 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press 1. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name.
Page 109: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.
Page 110: Auto Registration
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Burst Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when Mode , Auto Bracket, White Balance Bracket, Multi Film Bracket or [AUDIO REC.] is set.) •...
Page 111: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Page 112 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 4 to select [LOCATION] and then press 1. Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the location. • “ ” For details on how to enter characters, refer to Entering Text on P130. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.
Page 113: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
Page 114: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu • [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], [EX. OPT. ZOOM], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. [FILM MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Page 115: [Picture Size]
Advanced (Recording pictures) @ [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. Applicable modes: ∫...
Page 116: A [Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) A [QUALITY] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Applicable modes: [A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality) [›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels) ]: RAWiFine (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a fine-equivalent JPEG image is ¢1...
Page 117: [Stabilizer]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. Applicable modes: ¢...
Page 118: [Red-Eye Removal]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note...
Page 119: C [Metering Mode]
Advanced (Recording pictures) C [METERING MODE] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [C]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Page 120: [I.exposure] (Intelligent Exposure Adjustment)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent exposure adjustment) For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note...
Page 121: [Long Shtr Nr]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [LONG SHTR NR] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] Note...
Page 122: [Auto Bracket]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [AUTO BRACKET] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can set the compensation range of the exposure and the bracket order. Applicable modes: [STEP]: [3•1/3]/[3•2/3]/[5•1/3]/[5•2/3]/[7•1/3]/[7•2/3] [SEQUENCE]: [0/j/i]/[j/0/i] Note • Refer to P66 for details. [SELF-TIMER] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28.
Page 123: B [Audio Rec.]
Audio recorded with this unit may not playback on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.
Page 124: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu • The [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu is only displayed when in Motion picture Mode. • [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], [EX. OPT. ZOOM], and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
Page 125: Using The [Custom] Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Perform these settings if you need to. Using the [CUSTOM] Menu • In the Intelligent auto mode, only [GUIDE LINE] can be set. For details on how to select the [CUSTOM] menu settings, refer to P28. Up to 3 current camera settings can be registered as custom settings.
Page 126 Advanced (Recording pictures) • There may be white saturated areas if the distance between the camera and the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will become white saturated and appear blinking in black and white.
Page 127 Advanced (Recording pictures) Position and size of the AF area can be modified easily during recording. [OFF] [DIRECT AF AREA] [ON]: AF area can be moved freely with 3/4/2/1 when [Ø] is selected. • Refer to P72 for details. It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus. [OFF]: This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the shutter button is...
Page 128 Advanced (Recording pictures) It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted automatically. [OFF] [AF+MF] [ON]: It is possible to finely adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring while AF lock (Focus Mode is set to [AFS] and shutter button is half-way pressed, or AF lock with [AF/AE LOCK]).
Page 129 Advanced (Recording pictures) This will set the display style of the viewfinder. Viewfinder style [LVF DISP.STYLE] LCD monitor style • Refer to P55 for details. This will set the display style of the LCD monitor. Viewfinder style [LCD DISP.STYLE] LCD monitor style •...
Page 130: Entering Text
Advanced (Recording pictures) Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to [SENSOR CLEANING] the front of the imaging device is performed. • Dust reduction function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can use this function when you see dust.
Page 131: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio • The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG. Press [(]. Motion pictures Press 2/1 to select a picture with a motion picture icon ([ ]), and then press 3 to play back.
Page 132: Pictures With Audio
Advanced (Playback) Pictures with audio Press 2/1 to select a picture with the audio icon [ and then press 3 to play back. A Audio icon • Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P123) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...
Page 133 Advanced (Playback) Press 3 to select [START] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to finish the slide show. • Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes. ∫ Operations performed during slide show The cursor displayed during playback is the same as 3/4/2/1. •...
Page 134: [Playback Mode]
Advanced (Playback) [PLAYBACK MODE] Playback in [NORMAL PLAY], [PICTURE PLAY], [VIDEO PLAY], [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] can be selected. Select [PLAYBACK MODE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. • [FAVORITE PLAY] can be selected only when [FAVORITE] on the [PLAYBACK] menu (P135) is at [ON] and there are pictures already set as favourites.
Page 135: Ü [Favorite]
Advanced (Playback) Ü [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) •...
Page 136: [Title Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [TITLE EDIT] You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P137). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 137: [Text Stamp]
Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [S] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
Page 138 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET]. Item Setting item [OFF] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [SHOOTING DATE] [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] Name registered in Face Recognition will be stamped.
Page 139 Advanced (Playback) Note • When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer. • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. •...
Page 140: Q [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)
Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 141: [Cropping]
Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P28) Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Reduction Enlargement Use the rear dial and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.
Page 142: [Aspect Conv.]
Advanced (Playback) ? [ASPECT CONV.] You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y], a [X] or a [ ] aspect ratio. Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [Y], [X] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 143: N [Rotate]/M [Rotate Disp.]
Advanced (Playback) N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps. Rotate (The picture is rotated manually) Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P28) •...
Page 144: [Print Set]
Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
Page 145: P [Protect]
Advanced (Playback) Note • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the settings, and reset the settings.
Page 146: [Face Rec Edit]
Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 147: Connecting To Other Equipment
Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P33) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.
Page 148: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (P150) Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P34) Turn this unit and the TV off.
Page 149 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) •...
Page 150 What is the VIERA Link? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) •...
Page 151 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. Select the image. 3/4/2/1: Multi Playback [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [OPTION]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
Page 152 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Page 153: Connecting To A Pc
(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognised, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
Page 154 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press PLEASE SELECT [MENU/SET]. THE USB MODE PictBridge(PTP) • If [USB MODE] (P33) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU SELECT without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
Page 155 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “ ” bundled software on the CD-ROM PHOTOfunSTUDIO (supplied) when you write the image from PC to a card.
Page 156: Printing The Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.
Page 157: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 0001 [MENU/SET]. PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. SELECT MENU PRINT...
Page 158: Print Settings
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the MULTI SELECT “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the PRINT START “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
Page 159 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
Page 160: Using An External Flash (Optional)
Others Others Using an external flash (optional) After attaching the external flash, the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. ∫ Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe A and then turn on the camera and the dedicated flash.
Page 161: Using The Protector/Filter (Optional)
Others • When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated. • Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached. • The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use a tripod when taking picture.
Page 162: Using The Remote Shutter (Optional)
Others Using the Remote Shutter (optional) If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod and you can keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with [B] (Bulb) or Burst Mode. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button on the camera.
Page 163: Using The Ac Adaptor
• Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional). If you use other DC cables, it may cause a malfunction. • The camera becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
Page 164: Lcd Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
Others LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (LCD monitor style) in the LCD monitor. ∫ In recording Recording in Programme AE mode [ ] (Initial setting) Flash mode (P57) 6 7 8 Film mode (P82)
Page 165 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 25 Flash output adjustment (P61) 26 2nd curtain synchro (P62) 27 Audio recording (P123) 2nd nd 28 Recording Quality (P103) 29 Extra Optical Zoom (when recording motion pictures) (P47, 121) 30 Extra Optical Zoom (when taking still pictures) (P47, 121) 31 Histogram (P56) 32 Travel date (P111)
Page 166 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P49) Film Mode (P82) Protected picture (P145) Number of prints (P144) Picture size (P115) : Recording Quality (P103) Quality (P116) Intelligent Exposure (P120) Intelligent Resolution (P119) Battery indication (P22) 10 Picture number/Total pictures F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 30 30 30...
Page 167: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
Page 168 Others ∫ About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body.
Page 169 Others About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. •...
Page 170 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
Page 171: Message Display
About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
Page 172 Others [NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] • The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for [DELETE MULTI] (P53), [FAVORITE] (P135), [TITLE EDIT] (P136), [TEXT STAMP] (P137) or [RESIZE] (P140) has been exceeded. >...
Page 173 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. •...
Page 174: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P174–182). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P35) on the [SETUP] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 175 Others Recording Taking pictures is not possible. The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed. • Is the subject focused? > [FOCUS PRIORITY] is set to [ON] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus.
Page 176 Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
Page 177 The Optical Image Stabilizer function of the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K/ DMC-G10W only works correctly with supported cameras. > When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1) are used, [STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu (P117) cannot be set to [OFF]. It is recommended to update the firmware of the digital camera at the following website.
Page 178 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash closed? > Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P57) The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when Red-eye Reduction (P59) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
Page 179 Others You see red, green, or blue flashes when you move your eyes in the viewfinder, or when the camera is moved rapidly. • This is a characteristic of the drive system of the viewfinder of this unit, and it is not a malfunction.
Page 180 Others [THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen. • Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality. Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black. •...
Page 181 The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
Page 182 Others The AF assist lamp does not turn on. • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P127) • The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. The camera becomes warm. • The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera.
Page 183: Available Recording Time
Others Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • 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.
Page 184 Others Aspect ratio (3M) (10.5M) Picture size Quality › › 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1610 4 GB 1620 3170 1230 6 GB 2470 4820 1870 Card 8 GB 3310 6460 1270 2500 12 GB 5000 9740 1910 3770 16 GB...
Page 185 Others Aspect ratio (9M) (4.5M) Picture size Quality › › 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1180 4 GB 1380 1180 2310 6 GB 1060 2100 1790 3520 Card 8 GB 1420 2820 2400 4720 12 GB 2150 4250 3630 7120...
Page 186 Others Aspect ratio (4.5M) (2M) Picture size Quality › › 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1580 2 GB 1360 1650 3070 4 GB 1370 2680 3260 6030 6 GB 2080 4070 4950 9170 8 GB Card 2780 5450 6630 12270 12 GB 4200...
Page 187 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) Recording quality setting 256 MB 59 s 2 min 35 s 2 min 40 s 7 min 50 s 512 MB 2 min 00 s 5 min 10 s 5 min 20 s 15 min 40 s 1 GB 4 min 00 s...
Page 188: Specifications
Others Specifications Digital Camera Body Information for your safety (DMC-G10): Power Source: DC 9.3 V Power Consumption: 2.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14– 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K/ DMC-G10W is used) 2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 45–...
Page 189 Others Exposure (AE): Programme AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)/AUTO Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3 EV to i3 EV) Metering mode: Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot LCD monitor: 3.0q TFT LCD (Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewfinder: Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx.
Page 190 Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A Output: 9.3 V 1.2 A (Unit operation) 8.4 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLB13E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity : 7.2 V/1250 mAh VQT2S81...
Page 191 Others Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) “LUMIX G VARIO 14– 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 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 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm/circular diaphragm Aperture range: F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value:...
Page 192 HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are • trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., •...

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