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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-G6K/DMC-G6
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
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. Install it on
your PC to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers on
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２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 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. Date of Purcha
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 ∫ Product identification marking Product Location Digital Camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom 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, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, i
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu. 2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. 3 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET]. Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 • Taking a picture with a blurred Contents background (Defocus Control) ...... 25 • Recording images by changing the Information for Your Safety................. 2 brightness or color tone (Intelligent Auto Plus Mode).......... 26 Taking panorama pictures Preparation (Panorama Shot Mode) ...................... 27 Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ......................................... 7 Wi-Fi/NFC Care of the camera ......
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) 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. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 1 Manual (supplied). Select the desired language and then click 2 [Owner’s Manual] to install. Double click the “Owner’s Ma
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the monitor. This camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc. • Liquid, sand and o
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of April 2013. These may be subject to change. Digital Camera Body (This is referred to as camera body in this owner’s manual.) (±: Included, —: Not included) DMC-G6K DMC-G6 1 Interchangeable ± — ¢1 Lens 2 Lens Hood ± — ¢2 3 Lens Cap ± — ¢2 4 Lens Rear Cap ± — ¢3 ¢3 5 Body Cap ± ± 6Battery Pack (Indicated as
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation DMC-G6K DMC-G6 6 11 1 H-FS1442A DMW-BLC12PP VFC4765 7 2 VYC1113 DE-A79B 8 3 VYF3510 K1HY08YY0032 9 4 VFC4605 10 5 VKF4971 VKF4971 VFF1208 10 VQT4Z59 (ENG)
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 1 Self-timer indicator/ 1 2 3 AF Assist Lamp 2 Sensor 3Flash 4 Lens fitting mark 5 Mount 6 Lens lock pin 7 Lens release button 8[MIC] socket 45 678 9 [LVF] button/[Fn5] button 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 Flash open button • The flash opens, and recording with the flash becomes possible. 11 Viewfinder 12 Eye Cup 13 Eye sensor 14 [Q.MENU] button/[Fn1] button 15 [AF/AE LOCK] butt
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation 25 Focus distance reference mark 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 Speaker • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear. 27 Stereo microphone • Be careful not to cover the microphone with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to record. 32 33 34 35 28 Hot shoe 29 Status indicator 30 Shutter button 31 Function lever 32 Mode dial 33 Camera ON/OFF switch 34 Intelligent Au
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation ∫ Lens 1 Lens surface H-FS1442A 2Tele 3Wide 4 Contact point 5 Lens fitting mark 6 Focus ring 7 Zoom ring 1 2 67 3 4 5 Touch screen Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Use for selecting items or icons. Fn6 • When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to AE Fn7 touch the center of the desired icon. ∫ Drag A moveme
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Preparation • Check that the camera is turned off. Changing the Lens • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Attaching the lens • Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens. ∫ Detaching the lens 1 Attach the lens cap. 2 While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Charging the Battery The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP. 1 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. 90° ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. • Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery. Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) • Push
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Formatting the card (initialization) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on. • The status indi
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Using the Viewfinder ∫ About the eye sensor automatic switching When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your eye or an object is brought close to the viewfinder, the display automatically switches to the viewfinder display. A [LVF/Fn5] button B Eye sensor ∫ Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder manually Press [LVF]. [LVF]/[Fn5] button can be used in two ways, as [LVF] or as [Fn5] (fun
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Setting the Menu Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. 1 • The top menu screen is displayed. Touch the menu icon. 2 Touch the menu item. 3 Touch the Setting to set. 4 • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. ∫ Close the menu Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. A Touch [ ] or
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DMC-G6K&G6P-VQT4Z59_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１３年４月２４日 水曜日 午前１１時２２分 Preparation Calling frequently-used menus instantly (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]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU]. Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Me
