Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Gf6 Owners Manual

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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
2 Sensor
3Flash
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8[MIC] socket
9 [LVF] button/[Fn5] button
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] button/
[Fn2] button
16 Rear dial
17 Touch screen/monitor
18 [ (] (Playback) button
19 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button/ [Fn3] button
20 [MENU/SET] button
21 [Wi-Fi] button/[Fn4] button
22 Wi-Fi
® connection lamp
23 Cursor buttons 3/ISO button
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
4/[Drive Mode] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the 
following options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
24 [DISP.] button •
Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.
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25 Focus distance reference mark
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.
28 Hot shoe
29 Status indicator
30 Shutter button
31 Function lever
32 Mode dial
33 Camera ON/OFF switch
34 Intelligent Auto button
35 Motion picture button
36 Tripod mount•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this unit if 
attached.
37 Card/Battery door
38 Release lever
39 Shoulder strap eyelet•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
40 Diopter adjustment dial
41 NFC antenna [ ]
42 [REMOTE] socket
43 [HDMI] socket
44 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
45 DC coupler cover•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that  the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion 
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture will not 
be recorded.
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∫Lens
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.
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When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to 
touch the center of the desired icon.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar, 
etc.
This can also be used to move to the next image during 
playback, etc.
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together 
(reduce) with two fingers.
Use to enlarge/reduce the played back images or AF 
area. 1 Lens surface
2Tele
3Wide
4 Contact point
5 Lens fitting mark
6 Focus ring
7 Zoom ring H-FS1442A
Touch screen
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•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫ Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button  B, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
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We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
Changing the Lens
Attaching the lens
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
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The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP.
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.
∫ 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.)
∫ Charging time
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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.
Charging the Battery
Charging time Approx. 140 min
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•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.
•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.
∫About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard  regarding continuous writing) on a card 
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with 
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording.
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Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
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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.
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•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.
2Touch [Clock Set].
3Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/
Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
4Touch [Set]  to set.
5Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
Formatting the card (initialization)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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∫About the eye sensor automatic switching
When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] 
menu is set to [ON] and your ey e 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].
∫Diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see 
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
Using the Viewfinder
[LVF]/[Fn5] button can be used in two ways, as [LVF] or as [Fn5] (function 5). At the 
time of purchase, it is initially set to [LVF/Monitor Switch].
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Setting the Menu
1Press [MENU/SET].
•The top menu screen is displayed.
2Touch the menu icon.
3Touch the menu item.
4Touch the Setting to set.
•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.
Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons  A.
Setting menu items
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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.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Touch the menu item.
3Touch the setting.
4Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is 
completed.
•You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Assigning frequently used functions to the 
buttons (function buttons)
You can assign frequently-used functions to 
particular buttons or icons.
1Select [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] 
menu.
2Touch [Setting in REC mode] or  [Setting in 
PLAY mode] .
3Touch the function button you want to 
assign a function to.
4Touch the function you want to assign.
[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].
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