Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

- 21 -
Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the...

- 22 -
Preparation
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. 
(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is 
completed.)
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again in an...

- 23 -
Preparation
∫Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) 
(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 o F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4 GB).•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatible with the Optical Image...

- 24 -
Preparation
∫Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be 
aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this 
unit on and off, starting/st opping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record...

- 25 -
Preparation
∫Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
Note
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–Using the [AUTO] of [LCD Mode] or [MODE1] of [LCD Mode].–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely...

- 26 -
Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow and open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the 
quality of this product.
2Battery: 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....

- 27 -
Preparation
About the Card
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.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the...

- 28 -
Preparation
∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
•Switching between the display of number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time can be performed in the 
[Remaining Disp.]  (P171) in the [Custom] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999 i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ ]
∫Available...

- 29 -
Preparation
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, 
proceed to step4.
2Touch [Language Set].
3Select the language.
4Touch [Clock Set].
5Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/
Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can continue to switch the settings by...

- 30 -
Preparation
Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P64)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the 
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
Note
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures 
with [Text Stamp] or order a photo  studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the...