Page 1: Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com...
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 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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. •...
Page 5 The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. • The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. ∫ Care of the camera Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents • Continuously focusing on a subject (AFC)..........46 Information for Your Safety....... 2 • Take a picture with Manual Focus (MF)..........46 • Focusing ........... 47 Before Use • When the subject is not in focus..47 • Preventing jitter (camera shake)..47 Standard Accessories.......
Page 7 • Finely adjusting the white balance ..79 Taking a picture with Face Recognition • White Balance Bracket...... 79 function ..........105 Setting the Light Sensitivity..... 80 • Face Settings ........106 • Auto Registration ......109 Change tone of the color for the picture to be taken (Film Mode) ......
Page 8 Advanced (Playback) Others Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures Using the optional External with Audio ..........129 Viewfinder ..........159 • Motion pictures ....... 129 Using an external flash (optional) ..161 • Pictures with audio ......130 Using the Protector/Filter (optional)..162 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu ..
Page 9: Before Use
• SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in these operating instructions is based on the 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in the DMC-GF1C. About unavailable functions such as STABILIZER (P18), Direction Detection function (P37), description in these operating instructions is based on the 14 mm-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens included in the DMC-GF1K.
Page 10 Before Use DMC-GF1C H-H020 VYF3260 VFC4315 VFC4460 DMC-GF1K H-FS014045 VYC0981 VYF3201 VFC4315 VFC4456 DMW-BLB13PP DE-A49B K2CA2EA00002 K1HA08CD0020 K1HA08AD0003 VFC4459 VKF4385 VYF3287 VQT2G44...
Page 11: Names Of The Components
Before Use Names of the Components ∫ Camera body Self-timer indicator (P70) AF assist lamp (P126) Sensor Flash (P59) Lens fitting mark (P17) Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button (P18) Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial •...
Page 12 Before Use In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1. e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button MENU Press 4 /SET 19 Focus distance reference mark (P75) 20 Speaker (P130) 21 Drive mode lever Single (P45): Burst (P66):...
Page 13 39 Contact point 40 Lens fitting mark (P17) • The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in the DMC-GF1C utilises a lens drive system to 39 40 realise a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Page 14: Removing The Hot Shoe Cover
Before Use Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. To use the Optional External Viewfinder (P159) or External Flash (P161), please remove the hot shoe cover. Press the hot shoe cover release button and pull the shoe cover in the direction of the arrow.
Page 15: 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 16 ¢6 Auto focus is activated only when the shutter button is pressed halfway. The sound of Auto Focus Operation may be recorded at this time. ¢7 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded. Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) VQT2G44...
Page 17: 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 18: Attach The Lens Cap
The Optical Image Stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body. A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. – The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support the stabilizer function. – The 14-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1K supports the stabilizer function.
Page 19: Attaching The Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not have a lens hood.
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
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Page 22: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
Page 23 The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. • When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used: – When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures decreases to about 107.
Page 24: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery
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-BLB13PP).
Page 25: About The Card
“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures. ¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Note • Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3; optional) (when the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while writing, reading, or deleting the picture, formatting (P36), etc.
Page 26: Turn The Camera On
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]. 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 • 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] (P136) 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] 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. Q.MENU 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] and [LANGUAGE] can be set.
Page 32 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery. p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been q [ECONOMY] used for the time selected on the setting.
Page 33 Preparation When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. [HIGHLIGHT] [OFF]/[ON] • If there are any white saturated areas, we [ON] [OFF] recommend compensating the exposure towards negative (P65) referring to the histogram (P58) and then taking the picture again.
Page 34 Preparation Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to [OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene } [SCENE MENU] mode appears. [AUTO]: The scene mode menu screen appears. Set the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep and the alarm beep.
Page 35 Preparation • When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)” communication system. Set to match the type of TV. [W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV. [TV ASPECT] [X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. •...
Page 36 • If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting Panasonic or our Service Center.
Page 37: Holding And Using Your Camera
Direction Detection Function A lens which supports the Direction Detection Function is required. – The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support the Direction Detection Function. – The 14-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1K supports the Direction Detection Function.
Page 38: Basic
Basic Mode switching Basic Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still pictures or motion pictures Turn the camera on. A Shutter button B Motion picture button C [AF/MF] button D [(] button • The status indicator 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1.
Page 39: Setting [Afs] Or [Afc]
Basic ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE mode (P84) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE mode (P84) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure mode (P85) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.
Page 40: Taking A Still Picture
Basic Taking a still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. ∫ For more details, refer to the explanation of each recording mode. Recording a motion picture Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Page 41: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)
In this case, a picture is not taken. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject again. • The focus range is different depending on used lens. – When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used: 20 cm (0.66 feet) to ¶...
Page 42: Scene Detection
Basic • Flash modes cannot be switched using the menu in the Intelligent Auto Mode. ∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P49) ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P65) ∫...
Page 43: Af Tracking Function
Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Press 2. • [ ] is displayed in the lower left of the screen. •...
Page 44 Basic [AF MODE] (P71) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected) [WHITE BALANCE] (P77) [AWB] [SENSITIVITY] (P80) (Intelligent ISO) (The maximum ISO sensitivity: ISO800) [METERING MODE] (P119) [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [ON] (P118) [I.EXPOSURE] (P119) [STANDARD] [COLOR SPACE] (P122) [sRGB] [LONG SHTR NR] (P119) [ON]...
Page 45: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Program Ae Mode)
• If the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100] and the aperture value is set to F1.7 (when 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is attached) or the aperture value is set to F3.5 (when 14 –45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is attached), the shutter speed is automatically set between about 30 seconds and 1/4000th of a second.
Page 46: Fix The Focus By Pressing The Shutter Button Halfway (Afs)
(motion prediction) • [AFC] will not operate with certain lenses. For details, refer to page 15. • 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in the DMC-GF1C cannot be set to [AFC]. Press [AF/MF] to set [AFC].
Page 47: 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 48: Program Shift
Program Shift is activated. • To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears. ∫ Example of Program Shift (When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used) (A): Aperture value 1 (Ev)
Page 49: Taking Pictures With The Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. • The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support the zoom ring function. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele.
Page 50: Playing Back Pictures
Basic ∫ Extended 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 center out of the 12 million pixels of the imaging device, resulting to be more of a telephoto picture.
Page 51: 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 (P52), while playing back motion pictures (P129) and during a slide show (P130), you can only select “Normal display B”...
Page 52: 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. 3/4: Select the month 2/1: Select the date •...
Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: Advanced (Recording Pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/Optional External Viewfinder Switching the displayed information Press [DISPLAY] to change. A [DISPLAY] button • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not activated. LCD monitor display With the [LCD DISP.STYLE] (P124) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the LCD monitor to display in [ ] (LCD monitor style) or [...
Page 56 Advanced (Recording pictures) Optional external viewfinder display (P159) With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P128) of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, you can choose the displayed screen on the Optional External Viewfinder (P161) to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style). When [ ] is set ¢1...
Page 57 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 58: About The Histogram
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram 1 Properly Exposed 2 Under Exposed...
Page 59: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash A To open the flash B To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to [Œ] while the flash is closed.
Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background landscape will appear brighter. : Slow sync. • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark background. •...
Page 61 The distance with subject from which the flash light is interrupted differs according to the lens used. – When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is attached: 40 cm (1.32 feet) or less –...
Page 62 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 1/30 to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th ‰ ¢2 ¢3 1/30 to 1/160th to 1/4000th Œ ¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE mode ¢2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
Page 63: 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 discolored 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 64: 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.
Page 65: 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 Under exposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.
Page 66: 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 67 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P126) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu and the focus mode setting. Focus mode Focus Priority Focus At the first picture ¢2 Normal focusing ¢1 ¢3 Predicted focusing...
Page 68: 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 69 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Settings Item Item [3•1/3] (3 pictures) [0/`/_] [SEQUENCE] [3•2/3] (3 pictures) [`/0/_] [5•1/3] (5 pictures) [STEP] [5•2/3] (5 pictures) [7•1/3] (7 pictures) [7•2/3] (7 pictures) Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. •...
Page 70: 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 71: Setting The Method Used To Focus (Af Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Setting the method used to focus (AF mode) This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. Press [AF/MF] to set [AFS] or [AFC].
Page 72: Setting Up [ ] (Af Tracking)
Advanced (Recording pictures) • It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases. – [FOOD], [NIGHT SCENERY] and [ILLUMINATIONS] in the Scene Mode. • The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø] when using the digital zoom. • AF area will be fixed to a small point in [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode. ∫...
Page 73: Setting The Af Area
Advanced (Recording pictures) • AF Tracking will not operate when it has failed to AF track. AF mode will be switched to [Ø] in that case. • [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active. • In the following cases, [ ] operates as [Ø] –...
Page 74: 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. Press [AF/MF] to set [MF].
Page 75: Fixing The Focus And The Exposure (Af/Ae Lock)
(With the flash is closed) B Focus distance reference line When C 20 cm (0.66 feet) ( 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used) When D 30 cm (0.99 feet) ( 14 – 45 mm/F3.5– 5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used) •...
Page 76 Advanced (Recording pictures) While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the picture. B AE lock indication Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject and then press it fully. ∫ Fixing the focus or the focus/the exposure Select [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.
Page 77: Adjusting The White Balance
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Page 78: Setting The White Balance Manually
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded under so use [AWB], [ ] or [ • The white balance might not be adjusted for a subject that the flash cannot reach when the flash is used.
Page 79: Finely Adjusting The White Balance
Advanced (Recording pictures) Finely adjusting the white balance [ You can finely adjust the white balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. Select the white balance and then press 4. Press 3/4/2/1 to adjust the white balance and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 80: Setting The Light Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • [ ] is displayed in white balance icon in the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder when the White Balance Bracket is set. • The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including power save mode).
Page 81: Change Tone Of The Color For The Picture To Be Taken (Film Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) ¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] mode menu (P120) is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET]. It is set as following when the [ISO LIMIT SET] is set to [OFF]. •...
Page 82: Adjusting Each Film Mode To The Desired Setting
Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 2/1 to select an item. • You can also use the rear dial to select. • When you press [DISPLAY] on the screen shown right, explanations about each Film Mode are displayed. (When you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the previous screen.) Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 83: Multi Film Bracket
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. Press 3/4 to select the [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can register 2 settings. ([MY FILM 1] and [MY FILM 2]) (After registering, the Film Mode name that was registered previously is displayed.) •...
Page 84: Taking Pictures By Specifying The Aperture/Shutter Speed
Advanced (Recording pictures) • You can also press the shutter button halfway to set. Focus on the subject and take a picture. • It will continuously take pictures by keeping the shutter button pressed when it is set to burst mode. (Up to 3 pictures) •...
Page 85: Taking Picture By Setting The Exposure Manually
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. (P125) Take a picture. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture. • The brightness of the LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ.
Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Manual Exposure Assistance The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. • The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen.
Page 87: 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 88: 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 89: [Soft Skin]
Advanced (Recording pictures) + [SOFT SKIN] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫...
Page 90: [Flower]
Advanced (Recording pictures) • AF area setting screen is displayed by pressing 3/4/2/1 • The obtained effects will differ depending on factors such as the distance to the subject and background, and the type of lens used. For best results, we recommend getting as close as possible to the subject when taking pictures.
Page 91: [Night Scenery]
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Ask the subject not to move for a period of about one second after the picture is taken. Note • During Motion Picture Recording, low light settings are used, which will provide better pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall. •...
Page 92: Í [Pet]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Birthday/Name setting Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press 1. Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the birthday or name. Birthday: 2/1: Select the items (year/month/day). 3/4: Setting. [MENU/SET]: Exit. Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P135.
Page 93: Ï [Sunset]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Technique for Party mode • Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. ï...
Page 94: Adjusting The Custom Settings To Achieve Desired Effects
Advanced (Recording pictures) This is an image effect that enhances the subject in the shade as a [SILHOUETTE] black silhouette by utilising the background colors of the sky or sunset etc. ¢ [CUSTOM] The color effects can be set according to your preferences. ¢...
Page 95: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)
Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Adjustment contents This will adjust the color of the [COLOR] image from red light to blue light. (11 steps in n5) This will adjust the brightness of [BRIGHTNESS] the image. (11 steps in n5) This will adjust the color intensity of the image from black and [SATURATION] white to vivid color.
Page 96 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The custom settings registered in [ ], [ ], or [ ] can be selected in the [ of the mode dial. Up to 3 custom settings can be registered, so select the one matching the needs. Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 97: 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 Program AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ A Display custom settings.
Page 98: Recording Motion Picture
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture You can record motion pictures in high-definition format compliant with the AVCHD standard or in Motion JPEG format. Sound is recorded in mono. The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are using, and the operational sound of the zoom may be recorded Refer to page 16 for details.
Page 99 Advanced (Recording pictures) • The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens included in the DMC-GF1C utilises a lens drive system to realise a compact and bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur during focus operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Page 100: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) – [FACE RECOG.]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[DIRECT AF AREA] • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (P164) when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (P164) the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
Page 101 Advanced (Recording pictures) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. Recording format Effect Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for [AVCHD Lite] playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection. Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC.
Page 102 • Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. VQT2G44...
Page 103: [Continuous Af]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [CONTINUOUS AF] You can set the camera to always maintain the focus or fix the focus. Select [CONTINUOUS AF] from the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, and press 1. (P28) Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 104: Recording Motion Pictures With The Desired Settings (Motion Picture P Mode)
Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: Recording motion pictures with the desired settings : Motion Picture P mode) You can set the degree of peripheral defocus created by the exposure compensation or the aperture setting and record motion pictures. Set the mode dial to [ Set the Focus Mode (P98) Press the rear dial to change the settings screen.
Page 105: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The [AF MODE] is automatically set to [Ø] when you switch the recording mode to Motion Picture P Mode while the [AF MODE] is set to [ • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO]. •...
Page 106: Face Settings
Advanced (Recording pictures) • Even when face recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set to [OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY]. • Even when face recognition information is changed (P108), face recognition information for the pictures already taken will not be changed.
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]. • If 6 people have already been registered, the list of registered people will appear.
Page 108 Advanced (Recording pictures) Change the information for a registered person You can add a picture to the information of the registered people, replace or delete the pictures which have already been registered, and information such as names and register priority. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1.
Page 109: Auto Registration
Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON] in step of “Change the information for a registered person” (P108) while [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
Page 110: Sensitivity
Advanced (Recording pictures) Sensitivity Changing the sensitivity of Face Recognition. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1. (P28) Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 4 to select [SENSITIVITY] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select and then press [MENU/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, read the [TITLE EDIT] section on P135. Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu. Take a picture.
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. (P26) Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press 1.
Page 114: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps • If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and use. • If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time difference from the home area.
Page 115: [Aspect Ratio]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ? [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
Page 116: A [Quality]
Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ When the aspect ratio is [ 2992k2992 pixels (9.0 million pixels) 2112k2112 pixels (4.5 million pixels) 1504k1504 pixels (2.3 million pixels) Note • If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P120) to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio.
Page 117: [Face Recog.]
Note A lens which supports the Stabilizer function is required. ¢ – The 20 mm/F1.7 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1C does not support the stabilizer function. – The 14-45 mm/F3.5-5.6 interchangeable lens supplied with the DMC-GF1K supports the stabilizer function.
Page 118: [Flash]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. You can switch the flash setting. Applicable modes: [ ‡ ]/[ ]/[ ‰ ]/[ Note • Refer to P59 for details. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P28. When the flash is used with the Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ], [...
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: [Iso Limit Set]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • If you set [ON], the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed. Do not move the camera at this time. After the countdown is finished, [PLEASE WAIT...] is displayed for the same time as the selected shutter speed for signal processing. •...
Page 121: [Burst Rate]
Advanced (Recording pictures) Applicable modes: [OFF]/[2t]/[4t] Note • Refer to P49 for details. • If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] (Only available when a lens that supports the Stabilizer function is attached) be set to [MODE1].
Page 122: [Color Space]
• Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) 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 123: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu
Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu • [METERING MODE], [I.EXPOSURE], 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 124: [Wind Cut]
Advanced (Recording pictures) [WIND CUT] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu settings, refer to P28. This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH] Note • Refer to P103 for details. Perform these settings if you need to. Using the [CUSTOM MENU] •...
Page 125 Advanced (Recording pictures) Select whether or not to display the exposure meter when the mode dial is switched to ³ ± ´ ² etc. [OFF] [ON]: • Set to [ON] to display the [EXPO.METER] when correcting exposure, performing program shift, setting aperture, [EXPO.METER] and setting shutter speed.
Page 126 Advanced (Recording pictures) Depending on the setting, camera will adjust the focus automatically before pressing the shutter button halfway. [OFF] [PRE AF] ]: Quick AF ]: Continuous AF About [ ] and [ ] will adjust the focus automatically when the jitter of the camera gets small. [ ] will adjust the focus at all times (continuous AF operation).
Page 127 Advanced (Recording pictures) – When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is attached: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.5 m (11.5 feet) – When 14 – 45 mm/F3.5– 5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is attached and at Wide: Approx.
Page 128 Advanced (Recording pictures) Sets if the operation switch guide when the mode dial is switched is to be displayed or not. [DIAL GUIDE] [OFF]/[ON] • It will display dial operation guide to the screen that is possible to perform Exposure Compensation, Program Shift, aperture setting, or shutter speed setting when set to [ON].
Page 129: Advanced (Playback)
• This unit was designed to play motion pictures and still pictures with audio using the QuickTime Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format.
Page 130: 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.] (P122) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P144) for information about how to create still pictures with audio. Note •...
Page 131 Advanced (Playback) When [ALL], [PICTURE ONLY], [MOTION PIC. ONLY] or [FAVORITE] has been selected in step 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. When [CATEGORY SELECTION] has been selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category to play back and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
Page 132: [Playback Mode]
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next.
Page 133 Advanced (Playback) When [CATEGORY PLAY] is selected in step Press 3/4/2/1 to select the category and then press [MENU/SET] to set. • If a picture is found in a category, the category icon turns blue. • It may take time to search the picture files if there are a lot on the card.
Page 134: 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 favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) •...
Page 135: [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] (P136). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Names set in [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode or [LOCATION] in Travel Date are also recorded as the titles.
Page 136: [Text Stamp]
Advanced (Playback) ∫ Delete the title [SINGLE] setting In step , delete all the texts, select [EXIT], and press [MENU/SET]. Press [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. [MULTI] setting Select [EXIT] without entering text in step , and then press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Page 137 Advanced (Playback) Press 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE] or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item. [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [AGE] (P91) If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.
Page 138: Q [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)
Advanced (Playback) Q [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) We recommend resizing to [S] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further reduced in size.) Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu.
Page 139: [Trimming]
Advanced (Playback) [TRIMMING] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [TRIMMING] 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 trimmed.
Page 140: [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 141: 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 142: [Print Set]
DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P28) Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 143: 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 144: B [Audio Dub.]
] or [ • Sound from motion pictures (When [REC MODE] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. VQT2G44...
Page 145: [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 146: 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]. (P35) 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 147: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot
• Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and play back the motion picture.
Page 148 • VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • 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.
Page 149 Connecting to other equipment Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link 1 [SUB MENU] 2 [OK] 3 [RETURN] ¢ The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV guide displayed on screen. ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Page 150: Automatic Input Switching
• If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the devices. • 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 151: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures
Connecting to other equipment Saving the recorded still pictures and motion pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...
Page 152: Copying To A Pc
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW]/[AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create standard quality DVD video which is not high definition from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using the software “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 HD Edition”...
Page 153 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. A USB connection cable (supplied) • Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction.) B Align the marks, and insert.
Page 154 Connecting to other equipment Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC. ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the PC.
Page 155: 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. Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
Page 156: 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 MULITI PRINT...
Page 157: 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 158 Connecting to other equipment [4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm [8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm [LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm [CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm • Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed. [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized.
Page 159: Using The Optional External Viewfinder
Others Others Using the Optional External Viewfinder When using the external live viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional), you can view the recording screen even when taking pictures with a low camera angle. Preparations: • Turn off the camera. • Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera. (P14) Insert the optional external viewfinder fully and securely into the hot shoe •...
Page 160 Others ∫ 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. A diopter adjustment dial B [LVF/LCD] AUTO AUTO...
Page 161: 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. • Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera. ∫...
Page 162: Using The Protector/Filter (Optional)
Others • If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them. • Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the external flash is attached.
Page 163: Using The Remote Shutter (Optional)
• If you have difficulty attaching or removing the PL filter (DMW-LPL46; optional) on the 20 mm/ F1.7 interchangeable lens included in the DMC-GF1C, we recommend that you attach or remove the filter with the camera power turned on and the Focus Mode set to [MF].
Page 164: Using The Ac Adaptor
Note • 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 165: Screen Display/ Optional External
Others • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. • If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
Page 166 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 26 Flash output adjustment (P63) 27 2nd curtain synchro (P64) 28 Audio recording (P122) 29 Extended Optical Zoom (P49, 120) 30 Histogram (P58) 2nd nd 31 Travel date (P111) AF tracking operation (P43, 72) ¢...
Page 167 Others ∫ In playback Playback mode (P50) Film Mode (P81) Protected picture (P143) Number of prints (P142) REC MODE (P100)/Recording quality (P100) Picture size (P115) Quality (P116) LCD mode (P33) Battery indication (P22) 10 Picture number/Total pictures F1.7 F1.7 F1.7 30 30 30 11 Elapsed playback time (P129): 8m30s...
Page 168: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
Page 169 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 170 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 171 • 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 172: 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 173 Others [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE] • [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] • This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera. >...
Page 174 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognized 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 Center.
Page 175: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P175–183). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P34) on the [SETUP] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
Page 176 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the Mode Dial correctly set? • Is the card inserted? • Is there any memory remaining on the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P53) The shutter will not operate immediately when the shutter button is pressed.
Page 177 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 178 Others > If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “10MB/s” or if you use a card that has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, the data-writing speed is lower. In such cases, we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format (P36) the card in this unit.
Page 179 Others LCD monitor/optional external viewfinder The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. • The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P32) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P164).] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
Page 180 Others The picture is not played back. • Did you press [(]? • Is the card inserted? • Is there a picture on the card? • Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back by this unit.
Page 181 > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P146, 147) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo.
Page 182 Others The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. > When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) > When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends.
Page 183 Others The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. • If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should have been assigned to previous pictures.
Page 184: 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 185 Others Aspect ratio : 2048k1536 pixels : 4000k2672 pixels Picture size (3.1 million pixels) (10.7 million pixels) Quality › › 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1180 2 GB Card 1220 2360 4 GB 2410 4640 1230...
Page 186 Others Aspect ratio : 4000k2248 pixels : 2816k1584 pixels Picture size (9.0 million pixels) (4.5 million pixels) Quality › › 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Card 1700 4 GB 1380 1720 3350 6 GB 1060...
Page 187 Others Aspect ratio : 2112k2112 pixels : 1504k1504 pixels Picture size (4.5 million pixels) (2.3 million pixels) Quality › › 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1580 2 GB Card 1700 1660 3070 4 GB 1720 3350 3260...
Page 188 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Recording quality setting 32 MB 16 s 17 s 55 s 64 MB 1 min 12 s 37 s 38 s 57 s Cannot be guaranteed in 128 MB 1 min 1 min...
Page 189: Specifications
DC 9.3 V Power Consumption: 2.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used 2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) When 14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used] 1.5 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
Page 190 GN 6 equivalent (ISO100 · m) Flash range: Approx. 40 cm (1.32 feet) to 7.0 m (23.0 feet) (When the 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is mounted, [ISO AUTO] is set) Flash range: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.4 m (11.2 feet) (When the 14–...
Page 191 Mass (weight): Approx. 285 g/10.1 oz (camera body), Approx. 442 g/15.6 oz, (with the 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C, card and battery) Approx. 537 g/18.9 oz, (with the 14 –45 mm/F3.5 –5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K, card and battery)
Page 192 Others Interchangeable Lens (H-H020) “LUMIX G 20 mm/F1.7 ASPH.” Focal length: f=20 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 40 mm) Aperture type: 7 leaf shutters/iris diaphragm/circular diaphragm Aperture range: F1.7 Minimum aperture value: 7 elements in 5 groups (2 non-spherical lenses) Lens construction: In focus distance: 20 cm (0.66 feet) to ¶...
Page 193: Digital Camera Accessory System
Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description DMW-BLB13PP Lithum Ion Battery DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 Flash DMW-FL500 External Live viewfinder DMW-LVF1 H-H020, H-FS014045, H-FS045200, Interchangeable Lens H-VS014140, H-F007014, H-ES045 : DMW-LMC46 : DMW-LND46 : MC Protector : DMW-LPL46 : ND Filter : PL Filter (Circular Type) : DMW-LMC52 : DMW-LND52...
Page 194 Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDR02GU1A ¢1 Available from October 2009 ¢2 When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used When 14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-GF1K is used ¢ If you are using other lenses, please use the filters compatible with that lens.
Page 195: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)
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 SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
Page 196: Request For Service Notice (For Usa And Puerto Rico Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007...
Page 197: Limited Warranty (For Usa And Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (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 with new or...
Page 198 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up...
Page 199: Customer Services Directory (For Usa And Puerto Rico Only)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, 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 200: Index
Others Others Index Continuous AF (Still picture) ....126 Custom Mode ........97 Custom Set Memory ...... 95, 124 AC Adaptor ....21, 153, 155, 164 Access Indication ........25 Date Printing ........ 142, 157 AF Assist Lamp ........126 DC Cable ......
Page 201 Others Multi Playback ........51 Multiple ..........119 My Color Mode ........93 Guide Line ........57, 124 My Menu ..........27 HDMI mini Cable ........147 ND Filter ..........162 HDMI Mode ..........35 Night Portrait ..........90 Highlight Display ........33 Night Scenery ........91 Histogram ........58, 124 NO.RESET ..........34 Hot shoe ..........
Page 202 Others USB Mode ..........34 RAW ............ 116 RAWiFine .......... 116 Version Display ........36 RAWiStandard ........116 VIERA Link ........35, 148 Rec Area ..........127 Volume of Speakers ......34 Rec Mode ........100, 123 Recording Motion Picture ...... 98 Recording Quality Setting (Motion White Balance ........
Page 203: Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only)
Also you may contact us directly by our Contact Center: Panama 800-PANA (800-7262) Colombia 1-8000-94PANA (1-8000-947262) - National Line 635-PANA (635-7262) - Bogota Line Ecuador 1800-PANASONIC (1800-726276) Costa Rica 800-PANA737 (800-7262737) El Salvador 800-PANA (800-7262) Guatemala 1-801-811-PANA (1-801-811-7262) Chile...
Page 204 HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition • Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

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