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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GX1X/DMC-GX1K
DMC-GX1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions
on the operation of this
camera are contained in
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM.
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 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.
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 ∫ Product identification marking Product Location Digital Camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, us
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 ∫ 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. � Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 ∫ Cautions for Use � 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). � Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagn
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 Contents Information for Your Safety...............................................................................................2 Care of the camera...........................................................................................................7 Standard Accessories.......................................................................................................8 Names and Functions of Main Parts.............
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 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 below conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – If you drop or hit the camera. – If you press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor. This camera is not dust/splash/water proof. Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. • Liquid,
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of October 2011. These may be subject to change. 1 Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in this Owner’s Manual.) 2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.” (This is referred to as lens in this Owner’s Manual. This is attached to the camera body at the time
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 1 2 DMC-GX1X 5 2 3 4 H-PS14042 VYF3443 VKF4385 VFC4605 3 DMC-GX1K 10 67 8 9 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VKF4385 4 DMC-GX1 11 12 13 14 VKF4385 DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93B K1HY08YY0017 15 16 17 18 VFF0866 VKF4970 VFC4765 ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GX1X only ¢3 Supplied in DMC-GX1K only ¢4 Supplied in DMC-GX1 only (ENG) VQT3T96 9
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VQT3T96~Body1_eng.fm 10 ページ ２０１１年１０月２０日 木曜日 午後３時３４分 Names and Functions of Main Parts ∫ Camera body 1 Sensor 1 23 2 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 3Flash 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button 4567 8 Flash open button 89 10 11 9 Playback button 10 [AF/AE LOCK] button/ [Fn2] button 11 Rear dial 12 Touch screen/LCD monitor 13 [Fn1] button 14 [Q.MENU] button/ Delete/Return button 15 [MENU/SET] button 16 [AF/MF] button 12 1314 15 16 17 18 17 Cursor buttons 3/ISO 1/
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 19 Stereo microphone 19 20 21 22 20 Mode dial 21 Shutter button 22 Motion picture button 23 Focus distance reference mark 24 Hot shoe cover • Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 25 Camera ON/OFF switch 23 24 25 26 27 26 Status indicator 27 Intelligent Auto button 28 Speaker 29 • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers, etc. 29 Shoulder strap eyelet 30 • Be sure to attach the shoulder st
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 ∫ 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.) 37 38 39 40 41 42 37 43 44 45 40 41 37 Lens surface 38 Zoom lever 39 Focus lever 40 Contact point 41 Lens fitting mark 42 Tele 43 Focus ring 44 Wide 45 Zoom ring 12 VQT3T96 (ENG)
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VQT3T96~Body1_eng.fm 13 ページ ２０１１年１０月１７日 月曜日 午後５時４３分 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 B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. Attaching the lens Preparations: Remove the lens rear cap from th
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 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. Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the hole on the other side of the s
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10PP. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors. Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 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 door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLD10PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the wa
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 About the Card About cards that can be used with this unit The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) Remarks ¢ • Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or SD Memory Card higher when recording motion pictures. (8 MB to 2 GB) • SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment. • SDXC
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase. Change the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • 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. ON OFF Touch [CLOCK SET]. Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/ Day/Hours/Minutes), and set usin
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VQT3T96~Body1_eng.fm 19 ページ ２０１１年１０月２０日 木曜日 午前９時３３分 Selecting the Recording Mode ∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A. ∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press [¦]. • [¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode. • The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the [¦] button is lit. Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using setti
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DMC-GX1X&GX1K&GX1PP-VQT3T96_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１１年１０月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５４分 ∫ Scene Mode This mode allows you to improve the appearance of the [PORTRAIT] persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. This mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even [SOFT SKIN] softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) [SCENERY] For recording broad vistas. [ARCHITECTURE] For recording buildings in sharp focus. For recording scenes includi
