Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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•The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. If you 
set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in the clock 
setting and the travel destination setting.
•The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
•The [Travel Date] feature is disabled when recording [AVCHD] motion pictures.•While recording motion pictures, the [Location] feature is disabled.
•The [E-Shutter Vol] only works when [SH] for Burst Mode or [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON].
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
[Travel Date]
Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of the 
travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when playing 
back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text 
Stamp]  (P179).
[Travel Setup]:
[SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed days 
(how many days after) of the trip are recorded.
[OFF]
•The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the 
return date. If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will also be 
set to [OFF].
[Location]:
[SET]:Travel destination is recorded at the time of recording.
[OFF]
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on P146 .
[Beep]
Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter noise.
[Beep Volume]:
[u] (High)
[t ] (Low)
[s ] (OFF) [E-Shutter Vol]:
[ ] (High)
[] (Low)
[] (OFF)
[Volume]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels. 
						

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•It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the 
viewfinder is in use.
•Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not 
affect the recorded pictures.
•The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects may 
appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded 
pictures.
•The LCD monitor automatically returns to standard brightness if no operations are performed for 
30 seconds when recording in [MODE1]. It will light up brightly again with button or touch operation.
•When [AUTO] or [MODE1] is set, the usage time is reduced.•[AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.
•When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes darker 
even if [LCD Mode] is set to [MODE2].
•The initial setting when using the AC adaptor (optional) is [MODE2].
[LCD Display]/
[Viewfinder]
Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/viewfinder is 
adjusted.
[ ] ([Brightness]):
Adjust the brightness.
[ ] ([Contrast · Saturation]):
Adjust the contrast or clarity of colors.
[ ] ([Red Tint]):
 Adjust the red tint.
[ ] ([Blue Tint]):
 Adjust the blue tint.
1Touch the item.
2Drag the slide bar to adjust.
•Adjusting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
3Touch [Set].
[LCD Mode]
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted depending on how 
bright it is around the camera.
„ [AUTO]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is 
around the camera.
 [MODE1]:
Make the LCD monitor brighter.
 [MODE2]:
Set the LCD monitor to the standard brightness.
 [MODE3]:
Make the LCD monitor darker.
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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].•To turn the LCD monitor on again, press any button or touch the LCD monitor.
•Since [Economy] is canceled when the eye sensor auto switching is performed, it is recommended 
to use this mode with [LVF/LCD Auto] in [Eye Sensor] (P170) set to [OFF].
•[Sleep Mode] does not work in the following cases.
–When using the AC adaptor (optional)–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures
–During a slide show
[Economy]
You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to 
prevent discharge of the battery.
[Sleep Mode]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]/[OFF]
[Auto LCD Off]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[30MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]
[USB Mode]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the 
camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
y [Select on connection]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to 
a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC. 
						

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This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
[Output][TV Aspect]:
Set to match the type of TV.
W [16:9]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
X  [4:3]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
•
This will work when the AV cabl e (optional) is connected.
[HDMI Mode]:
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the HDMI 
compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using the HDMI 
mini cable (optional). [AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the 
information from the connected TV.
[1080p]:
The progressive method with 1080 available scan lines is used 
for output.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 available scan lines is used 
for output.
•
This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match 
with the image format your TV can display, and select the number of 
effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating instructions for the 
TV.) 
						

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•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P195 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•Refer to P191 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
•When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless the 
OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a  file format for still pictures which allows recording 
information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association)”.
•It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.
•The display is not rotated during Multi Playback.
[VIERA Link]
Settings that allow this unit to be controlled by the remote control of the 
VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA 
Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link 
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations 
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[3D Playback]
Set the output method for 3D pictures.
[]:Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible 
with 3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D 
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Rotate Disp.]
This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if they were 
recorded holding the camera vertically.  (P33)
[ON]/[OFF] 
						

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•Refer to P67 for details.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firm ware when the lens is not mounted.
•Touch [Software info] on the version display screen to display information about the software on the 
unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card  (P77) 
after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the file 
number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [Yes] to reset the folder number.
•When the recording setting is reset, the content of the following settings is also reset.–The [Face Recog.] setting–The [Profile Setup] setting
•When [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.–The [World Time] setting–The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location)
–[Registered image] set as the background of the Top Menu screen  (P67)•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
[Menu Background]Set the background color for the menu screen.
[Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Version Disp.]—
[No.Reset]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
[Reset]The [Rec] or [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset to the initial 
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•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this function 
when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
•Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can use 
this function when you see dust.  (P213)
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn 
the camera off during formatting.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•If the card cannot be formatted, please try another card before contacting your nearest Service 
Center.
[Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimisation of imaging device and image processing.
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the 
front of the imaging device is performed.
[Format]
The card is formatted.
Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory card. 
Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are saved 
elsewhere before using this feature.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo          
						

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Optical Image stabilizer
Applicable modes: 
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically 
compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
∫ Setting the stabilizer in the [Rec] menu
1Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu. (P64)
2Touch the item.
•
The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if  the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.•Exit the menu after it is set.
∫Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P157), a tripod, the self-timer  (P93) or the 
remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional)
  (P208).
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using 
a tripod.
–Slow Sync.–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction
–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering 
Illuminations]/[Clear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When you set to a slow shutter speed
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required. –The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042, H-FS45150) supports the stabilizer 
function.
ItemSettings
[]
([Normal])Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
[]
([Panning])Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal for 
panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the camera to 
track the movements of a subject which continues to move in a fixed 
direction).
[OFF][Stabilizer] does not work.
(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] switch.) 
						

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Note
•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to enable the 
Optical Image stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch  on the lens to [ON]. (At the time of purchase, 
it is initially set to [ ].)
•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is displayed on 
the screen at that time.
•The stabilizer function may not be effe ctive in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter when 
you press the shutter button.
–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.
–When using the Digital Zoom.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
–When the shutter speed becomes slower to  take pictures indoors or in dark places.•The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases.–In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day
–When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second.–When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The background will 
not become a blur.)
–When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily•We recommend taking pictures with the viewfinder when panning in [ ]. 
						

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
(In  ,   and   modes, you can only use Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion)
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make people 
and objects appear closer (Tele).
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without 
deteriorating the picture quality.
∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification
¢1 When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [ X] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] setting.
¢ 2 When recording quality setting [PSH], [FSH], [FPH] or [FHD] is selected:
When [SH] or [HD] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 3.6 k.
When [VGA] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.8 k.
FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Tele 
Conversion (EX)Digital Zoom
Recording 
magnification Different depending on the 
lens used. when taking still 
pictures: Max. 2k
¢
1
when recording motion 
pictures: 2.4 k¢2
[2k]
[4 k]
Picture quality No deterioration No deteriorationThe higher the 
magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration.
Conditions None
when taking still pictures:
Set the picture size to [M] 
or [S] (picture size with 
[]).
when recording motion 
pictures:
Set [Ex. Tele Conv.] to 
[ON].
Set the [Digital Zoom] to 
[2 k] or [4 k] in the [Rec]/
[Motion Picture] menu.