Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
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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 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery 
packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any 
accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To 
ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery 
pack is used.
Charging
1Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of the 
battery.
2Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator  A lights up and 
charging begins.
plug-in type inlet type
90°
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∫ 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 
ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86 o F).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The 
charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for 
the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may 
be longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator 
also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting 
heat generated.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not recommended that 
the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic 
swelling may occur.)
Charging time Approx. 140 min 
						

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∫Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) 
(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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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 stabilizer function, set 
the Optical Image stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.•When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is attached, 
the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If 
the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of 
pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 160 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 155 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 320 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 160 min 
						

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∫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 motion pictures continuously with [PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 
59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 
4 GB. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is  large and so the recordable time will drop below 
29 minutes 59 seconds.)
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min 
						

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∫Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
Note
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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 short even after properly charging the 
battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Playback time Approx. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback timeApprox. 190 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Playback timeApprox. 210 min 
						

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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. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of the arrow 
to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until you 
hear a “click” while being careful about the 
direction in which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out 
upright.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow.
Note
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also becomes 
warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone 
off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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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 
card.
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During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, 
remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do not 
subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
Note
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no 
further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and 
format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static 
electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important 
data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other eq uipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P77)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
About cards that can be used with this unit
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher 
when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or 
SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card 
compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
2
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∫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 recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Note
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These 
vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 
59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 
4 GB. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is  large and so the recordable time will drop below 
29 minutes 59 seconds.)
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 220 890 3630 7260
M (8M)4001630 660013000
S (4M) 670271010980 21490
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 68 270 1110 2230
M (8M)793201290 2580
S (4M) 86 340 1400 2800
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
PSH8m00s 36m00s 2h31m 5h7m
FSH/FPH/SH13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
FHD11m18s 49m5s 3h22m13s 6h50m11s
HD21m34s 1h33m43s 6h26m4s 13h3m6s
VGA 47m28s 3h26m16s 14h9m40s 28h43m28s
98 98
980R5m044sR5m04s0
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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
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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching 
[]/[].
•Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a 
date and time.
To set the display order and the time display format.
•Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting display 
order/time display format.
6Touch [Set]  to set.
7Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
•When the clock setting is complete, the confirmation screen for the function lever setting is 
displayed. Select [Change] or [Exit]. (You can check/uncheck the check box each time you 
touch [Don’t show this again].)
For [Function Lever] refer to  P15.
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OFF
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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 correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of 
the camera.
Changing the Clock Setting