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- Page 1 “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. 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 VQT4F82 F0412KD0...
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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 on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. - Page 3 DMC-GF5 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 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
- Page 5 • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety....................2 Care of the camera ......................7 Standard Accessories.......................8 Names and Functions of Components ................10 Changing the Lens......................13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap..................14 Charging the Battery.......................15 • Charging ........................15 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery..........16 About the Card........................17 •... -
Page 7: Care Of The Camera
Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not record if you: –... -
Page 8: Standard Accessories
Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042). • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. VQT4F82 (ENG) - Page 9 DMC-GF5X H-PS14042 VYF3443 DMC-GF5K H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 DMC-GF5K /DMC-GF5 VKF4385 DMW-BLE9PP K1HY08YY0025 VFF1008 DE-A99B VFC4765 ¢1 Supplied in DMC-GF5X only ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GF5K only ¢3 Supplied in DMC-GF5 only (ENG) VQT4F82...
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Page 10: Names And Functions Of Components
Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body Sensor Flash Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button Flash open button Touch screen/LCD monitor 10 Playback button 11 [Q.MENU/Fn1] button/ Delete/Return button 12 [MENU/SET] button 13 Control dial 14 Cursor buttons 3/Exposure Compensation button... - Page 11 28 29 30 Do not attempt to use the AC adaptor in other devices. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional). • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
- Page 12 ∫ Lens H-PS14042 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/ (LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 36 37 38 39 31 Lens surface 32 Zoom lever 33 Focus lever 34 Contact point 35 Lens fitting mark 36 Focus ring 37 Tele...
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Page 13: Changing The Lens
Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. Detaching the lens Preparations: Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button A, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. -
Page 14: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
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 15: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLE9PP. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. •... -
Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery OPEN LOCK door. -
Page 17: About The Card
Card compatible equipment. (4 GB to 32 GB) • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC SDXC Memory Card memory cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) •... -
Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on. Touch [Clock Set]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/ Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ •... -
Page 19: Selecting The Recording Mode
Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MENU/SET]. Touch [Rec Mode]. • A screen listing the Recording Mode is displayed. • It is also possible to display the screen listing the Recording Mode by touching the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. Touch the Recording Mode to select. -
Page 20: Taking A Still Picture
Applicable modes: Taking a Still picture Selecting 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 21: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto 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: Easily Adjust And Record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)
Recording Mode: Easily adjust and record (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences. -
Page 23: Taking Pictures With Defocus Control Function
Applicable modes: Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. Drag the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial. -
Page 24: Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes: Recording Motion Picture • Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to [ ] (Program AE Mode). Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •... -
Page 25: Compensating The Exposure
Applicable modes: 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. Press 3 (È) to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure. -
Page 26: Using The Function Button
Using the function button The recording functions etc. registered in the [Fn Button Set] of the [Custom] menu can be assigned to the [Fn1] (function) buttons, [Fn2] and [Fn3] icon. You can use the assigned functions by pressing the buttons for [Fn1] and by touching the icons for [Fn2] and [Fn3]. -
Page 27: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode: Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene. -
Page 28: Taking Pictures With Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Set Recording Mode to [ Select an image effect (filter) with reference to the example images, and touch. -
Page 29: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
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 Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part to enlarge firmly. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k •... -
Page 30: Playing Back Motion Pictures
Playing Back Motion Pictures The motion picture file formats that can be played back on this unit are AVCHD (excluding AVCHD Progressive) recorded on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX), MP4, and QuickTime Motion JPEG. Press [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ and then touch [ ] to play back. -
Page 31: Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ Touch [Delete Single]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures Touch [ Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. -
Page 32: Switching The Display Of The Lcd Monitor
Switching the display of the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. DISP. (In Recording Mode) • Screen will switch as follows: -3 -3 -3 0 0 0 98 98 98 ¢ A With information ¢ B Without information (In Playback Mode) •... -
Page 33: Setting The Menu
Setting the Menu Press [MENU/SET]. • The top menu screen is displayed. Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. • The explanation A for the touched menu item is displayed. • The page can be changed by touching [ Touch the Setting to set. -
Page 34: Setting The Quick Menu
Setting the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. Press [Q.MENU/Fn1] to display the Quick Menu. Touch the menu item. • Menu item can be switched by touching [ Select and touch the setting. Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is completed. -
Page 35: Types Of Menus
Types of menus ∫ [Rec] Mode Menu 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.Resolution], [i.Dynamic] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] Mode menu and [Motion Picture] Mode menu. - Page 36 You can eliminate the generated noise by recording with a [Long Shtr NR] slower shutter speed. If the screen periphery darkens as a result of lens [Shading Comp.] characteristics, the brightness in this region will be corrected. When the number of pixels is set to anything other than [L], the [Ex.
- Page 37 ∫ [Custom] Menu 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. Registers the current camera settings as custom set. [Cust.Set Mem.] This allocates either [Q.MENU] (Quick Menu) or [Fn1] [Q.MENU/Fn1]...
- Page 38 This allows you to set the speed of continuously forwarding or [Touch Scroll] rewinding pictures using touch operation. [Menu Resume] Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu. It will perform optimization of imaging device and image [Pixel Refresh] processing.
- Page 39 This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were [Rotate Disp.] recorded holding the camera vertically. Set the background color for the menu screen. [Menu Background] Set the language displayed on the screen. [Language] This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to [Version Disp.] be checked.
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Page 40: Reading The Owner's Manual (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 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 41: 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 8.2 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7) This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. -
Page 42: Installing Supplied Software
Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE” – Windows XP (32bit) SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1 – CPU: Pentium III 500 MHz or higher (Windows... -
Page 43: Specifications
Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GF5): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.2 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] 2.3 W (When recording) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] 1.7 W (When playing back) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] 1.8 W (When playing back) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used]... - Page 44 ¢ ISO sensitivity AUTO/ /160/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 (Standard Output (1/3 EV step change possible) ¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. Sensitivity) Minimum Illumination Approx. 11 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] Approx.
- Page 45 Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4000k3000 pixels, 2816k2112 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4000k2672 pixels, 2816k1880 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W] 4000k2248 pixels, 2816k1584 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ 2992k2992 pixels, 2112k2112 pixels, 1504k1504 pixels Recording quality...
- Page 46 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A99B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.43 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLE9PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/940 mAh VQT4F82 (ENG)
- Page 47 Interchangeable Lens (H-PS14042) “LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER 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 Lens construction...
- Page 48 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 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value F22 Lens construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical lens)
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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. Do not attempt to use AC adaptor in other devices. - Page 50 Refer to P15 for information about the battery charging time. • NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. • Refer to catalogs/Web pages for most current information regarding optional accessories. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) VQT4F82 (ENG)
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Page 51: 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) VQT4F82... -
Page 52: 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 53 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 54 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...
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Page 55: Useful Information
(ENG) VQT4F82... - Page 56 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. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. •...