Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf1c Gf1k Gf1 Operating Instructions

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLB13PP.
 Use the dedicated charger and battery.
The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely.  The dedicated 
battery  (DMW-BLB13PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit 
are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by 
Panasonic. (Batteries...

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∫Charging
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 long time may be longer than normal.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BLB13PP) are...

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Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second 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.
 When 20 mm/F1.7 lens included in DMC-GF1C is used: 
–When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures...

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NoteThe 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.
– When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P33).
– When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
 When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even...

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NoteRemove the battery after use.
Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be stored properly. The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
 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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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination (P113)
‚ : Cancel without setting the clock.
Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format.
 AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.
 When...

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You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
 If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P136) 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.
Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize 
your picture taking experience.
In particular,...

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This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting 
can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, [CUSTOM MENU] menu, [SETUP] 
menu, [MY MENU] menu and [PLAYBACK] mode menu as well.
If you set [MENU RESUME] (P128) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], the screen shows 
the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the Program AE mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A...

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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Press  3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select 
[I.EXPOSURE].
 Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 or 
rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen.
Press  1 or the rear dial.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press  3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select 
[HIGH].
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set....

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Setting the 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.
Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu in recording 
status.
Press 3/ 4/2/1 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item and 
the setting.
 Menus that can be setup are displayed in orange when selected.
 Setup method is different as following depending on the displayed...