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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-G1K
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
For USA 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
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until
2008/11/ 1
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Before Use Before Use 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. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source. A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
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Before Use � Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. � Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-0
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Before Use -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. ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the ma
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Before Use ∫ 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. � DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. � DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIG
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• Preventing jitter (camera shake)............46 Contents • Program shift .........................................47 Taking Pictures with the Zoom ............... 48 Before Use • Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Digital Zoom..........................48 Information for Your Safety....................... 2 Standard Accessories............................... 8 Playing back Pictures ............................. 49 • Changing the Information Displayed on Name
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• Aperture-priority AE .............................. 84 • O [DPOF PRINT] ............................... 113 • Shutter-priority AE................................. 84 • P [PROTECT] ................................... 114 • Q [RESIZE]....................................... 115 Taking picture by setting the exposure manually ................................................. 85 • [TRIMMING].................................116 • ? [ASPECT CONV.] ......................... 117 Confirm the effects o
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Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera. 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in these operating instructions.) 2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” (This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.) 3 Lens Hood 4 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.) 5 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens a
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Before Use 1 2 3 45 H-FS014045 VYC0981 VYF3201 VFC4315 6 7 8910 VFC4357 DMW-BLB13PP DE-A49B K2CA2EA00002 K1HA08CD0021 11 12 13 14 K1HA08CD0019 VFC4355 VKF4385 VQT1U32 9
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Before Use Names of the Components ∫ Camera body 123 1 Flash (P58) 2 Sensor 3 Self-timer indicator (P68) AF assist lamp (P107) 4 Lens release button (P16) 5 Lens lock pin 6 Mount 7 Lens fitting mark (P15) 8 Front dial (P27, 42, 47, 50, 51, 63, 84, 85) 8 76 5 4 There are 2 ways to operate the front dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing. Front dial is described as following in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the front dial 9 [LVF/LCD] but
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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 /SET or Press 4 21 Focus mode dial (P40, 44, 69, 72) 23 22 Flash open lever (P58) 23 Drive mode lever Single (P44): Burst (P64): 21 22 24 Auto bracket (P66): Self-timer (P68): 24 Shutter button (P40) 25 Focus distance reference mark (P73) 26 Hot shoe (P128) 27 Mode dial (P38) 28 Status indicator (P40) 29 [Q.MENU] butto
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Before Use 37 Battery door (P22) 38 Release lever (P22) 39 Tripod receptacle � When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 37 38 39 ∫ Lens H-FS014045 (LUMIX G VARIO 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 40 Tele 41 Lens surface 42 Focus ring (P72) 43 Wide 45 44 Zoom ring (P48) 45 [O.I.S.] switch (P16) 44 46 Contact point 46 47 40 41 42 43 47 Lens fitting mark (P15) ∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P19, 132) 48 Power input socket [AC IN] 49 [CHARGE] indica
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Before Use Rotating the LCD monitor At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below. 1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o) 2 It can be rotated 180o forwards. 3 Return the monitor to its original position. Rotation range of the LCD monitor ∫ Horizontal opening direction ∫ Vertical rotating direction 4 Maximum 180o 5 180o � It can be rotated 180o forwards. 6 90o � It can only be rotated 90o towards you. Note � Only
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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) such as the lens included in DMC-G1K. Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures. If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be activated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work. ∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount” This is the lens mou
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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. � Do not put your hands inside the mount. Align the lens fitting marks C (red marks) on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. � Do not press the lens release button when you attach a lens. � Do
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Preparation ∫ Optical image stabilizer Lens included in the DMC-G1K has a stabiliser function. The optical image stabilizer function is set for activation when the lens is attached to the camera body. Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON]. � You can change the optical image stabilizer mode to [MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in the [REC] mode menu. (P100) It is set to [MODE1] at the time of purchase. � We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when using a tripod. If the [O.
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Preparation Attaching the Strap � We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body. Pass the end of the strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper. Pass the end of the strap through the hole on the other side of the stopper. Pull the other side of the strap and then check that it will not come out. � Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other sid
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Preparation 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. � Check that the camera is turned off. � Close the flash. � Check the part number on the lens hood before attaching it to the lens. To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14–45 mm/F3.5–5.6 lens included in the DMC-G1K Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the to
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Preparation Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLB13PP. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or e
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Preparation ∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes � The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than normal. Also, charging may not be completed. � The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth. Note � Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one. � After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. � The battery becomes warm after using it an
