Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-G5
 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the inst ructions completely.
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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ...................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 8
Names and Functions of Components ...................................................................... 9
About the Lens .......................................................................................................... 16...

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• Playing Back Pictures ......................................................................................... 56
• Changing the information displayed on the playback screen ............................. 60
• Playing Back Motion Pictures ............................................................................. 61
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture ...................................................... 62
Deleting Pictures...

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• [Cool Night Sky] ................................................................................................ 125
• [Warm Glowing Nightscape] ............................................................................. 126
• [Artistic Nightscape] .......................................................................................... 126
• [Glittering Illuminations] .................................................................................... 126
• [Clear Night Portrait]...

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• [ISO Increments] ............................................................................................... 154
• [Long Shtr NR] .................................................................................................. 155
• [Shading Comp.] ............................................................................................... 155
• [Digital Zoom].................................................................................................... 156
• [Electronic Shutter]...

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Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures............................................................................................... 189
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .................................................................. 193
• Using VIERA Link (HDMI)................................................................................. 195
Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC ......................................... 197
Saving still pictures and motion...

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Before Use
Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the 
following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD 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 other foreign material may get into the space around the 
lens,...

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
•
The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was 
purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to “Basic Owner’s Manual”.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and  SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the...

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator  (P93)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P168)
2 Sensor
3Flash  (P84)
4 Lens fitting mark  (P17)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button  (P18)
8 [LVF/LCD] button  (P34)/
[Fn3] button  (P113)
9 Diopter adjustment dial  (P34)
10 Viewfinder  (P34)
11 Eye Cup  (P213)
12 Eye sensor  (P34)
13 [Q.MENU] button (P68)
14 [AF/AE LOCK] button  (P104)/
[Fn1] button  (P113)
15 Rear dial (P14)
16 Touch screen/LCD monitor  (P13)
17 Playback...

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Before Use
22 Focus distance reference mark (P103)
23 Flash open lever  (P84)
24 Stereo microphone  (P162)
•
Be careful not to cover the microphone with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
record.
25 Hot shoe  (P206)
26 Mode dial (P31)
27 Shutter button  (P38)
28 Function lever  (P15, 81,  88)
29 Speaker  (P71)
•
Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
30 Camera ON/OFF switch  (P29)
31 Status indicator  (P29)
32 Intelligent...