Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual

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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optional), the following 
feature will be disabled:
(Recording functions)
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Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation•Aperture setting•Zoom operation•Recording motion pictures¢ 1
•[HIGH DYNAMIC] in Creative Control Mode•Defocus control function
¢ 1 The motion picture button and the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu will be unavailable or 
unusable.
([REC] Mode menu)
•[PICTURE SIZE]¢2/[QUALITY]¢3/[FOCUS MODE]/[QUICK AF]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/
[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[SHADING COMP.]/[EX. TELE CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/
[STABILIZER]
¢ 2 The setting is fixed as shown below.
¢ 3 When attaching 3D interchangeable lens, the following icons are displayed.
([CUSTOM] menu)
•[AF/AE LOCK]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/[AF ASSIST LAMP]/[AF+MF]/[MF ASSIST]/[MF GUIDE]/
[ BUTTON]/[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]/[DEFOCUS CTRL] and [TOUCH AF] in 
[TOUCH SETTINGS]
Aspect ratioPicture size
X 1600k1200 pixels
Y 1600k1064 pixels
W 1600k904 pixels
1440k 1440 pixels
[] :MPO iFine (Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
[] :MPO iStandard (
Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.) 
						

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Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 
3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.
It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 
3D compatible television with an SD card slot.
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable 
and display the playback screen. (P164)
•When [VIERA Link] (P67) is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA 
Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed. 
Refer to P166 for details.
•For the pictures recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.
∫ Playback in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D PLAY] in [PLAYBACK MODE] in the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.  (P146)
∫ Playback as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D] in [SLIDE SHOW] in the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.  (P144)
∫ Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D
1Select the picture recorded in 3D.
2Select [2D/3D SETTINGS] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and then press 
[MENU/SET].  (P57)
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Playback method will switch to 3D if it is play ing back in 2D (conventional image), or it will 
switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
•If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwis e strange when playing back pictures recorded 
in 3D, set to 2D.
∫ Functions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures
•[HIGHLIGHT] in the [CUSTOM] menu¢
•Playback Zoom¢
•Deleting pictures¢
•Editing functions of [PLAYBACK] Mode menu ([TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[VIDEO DIVIDE]/
[RESIZE]/[CROPPING]/[ASPECT CONV.]/[ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.]/[FAVORITE]¢/[PRINT 
SET]¢/[PROTECT]¢/[FACE REC EDIT]¢)
¢ Can be used when displayed in 2D.
Playing back 3D pictures
For current information regarding devices that can playback 3D pictures 
recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.)
Preparations: Set the [HDMI MODE] to [AUTO] or [1080i].  (P66)
Set the [3D PLAYBACK] to [ ].  (P67) 
						

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Note
•When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit, it is played back in 
2D (conventional image).
•A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching back and forth playback of 3D 
pictures and 2D pictures.
•When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After 
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
•When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television 
screen.
•If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)
∫ Copying to a PC
•For details, refer to “Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”” on  P170.
Saving 3D pictures 
						

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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
Connect the camera and a TV.
A To connect with an AV cable (supplied)
B  To connect using an HDMI mini cable (optional)
1 Terminals on your TV
2 Video terminal
3 Yellow: to the video input socket
4 White: to the audio input socket
5 HDMI socket
A  AV cable (supplied)
B  HDMI mini cable (optional)
C  Align the marks, and insert.
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Check the [TV ASPECT]  (P66) when connecting with an AV cable.•Check the [HDMI MODE]  (P66) when connecting with an HDMI mini cable.•Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/ out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result 
in malfunction if it is plugged in obliquely or in the wrong direction.)
•You can enjoy higher quality still pictures and motion pictures by connecting this unit to an 
HDMI compatible high definition TV us ing an HDMI mini cable (optional).
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
HDMI IN 
						

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Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connecter in use.
Turn the camera on and then press [(].
•Input of the TV will switch automatically and playback screen is displayed when 
connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI mini cable with the 
[VIERA Link]  (P67) set to [ON].  (P166)
Note
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one when connecting with an AV cable.•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional) 
when connecting with an HDMI mini cable.
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Audio will be played back in monaural.•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or 
the left and right of the pictures.
•Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off.•Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority  when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are 
connected.
•The connection with the USB connection cable will take priority when you connect the USB 
connection cable simultaneously with the HDMI mini cable.
•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.•Proper playback will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•During HDMI output, no picture is displayed on the LCD monitor.•When using single screen playback during HDMI output, the LCD monitor on the camera will 
display [ ] (the picture will not be displayed). To change the display information, touch [ ].
•Read the operating instructions for the TV.
The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.
•Proper playback (aspect ratio) will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with 
the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connec t the camera to the TV using the AV cable 
(supplied) and play back the motion picture.
•For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 
						

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1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI 
mini cable (optional) (P164).
2Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
•Operate with reference to the operation icons displayed on the screen.
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
Note
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To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [SOUND] in the Slide Show setting 
screen to [AUTO] or [AUDIO].
•Operation icons are hidden, if no operation is performed for a while when the operation icons 
are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the following buttons is pressed 
while the operation icons are not displayed.
–3/ 4/2 /1, [OK], [SUB MENU], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button•It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 
or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
•When the [VIERA Link] (P67)  of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the buttons on this unit 
will be limited.
•VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV 
for how to set etc.)
•If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] (P67)  to [OFF].
Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is the VIERA Link?
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VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.•This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy 
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a 
HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
•VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with 
HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using 
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the 
operating instructions for the respective devices.
•This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5.  VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest Panasonic 
version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of 
December 2010)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON].  (P67)
1 [SUB MENU]
2 [OK]
3 [RETURN]
¢The shape of the remote control varies 
depending on the region. Operate following 
the TV instructions displayed on screen. 
						

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∫Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also 
turns off.
Automatic input switching:
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If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press 
[ ( ], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power 
is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power 
on link] setting).
•Depending on your TV’s HDMI connection, on some TV’s it may be necessary to manually 
select the HDMI connection you are using. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to 
switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.)
•If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page  199.
Note
•If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link, read the 
operating instructions for the TV.
•Available linked operations between this unit an d a Panasonic TV are different depending on 
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for the operations are supported on the TV.
•Be sure to use a cable that is HDMI certified.
Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Before attempting to use VIERA Link, be sure the camera is not connected to a PC or Printer. •[HDMI MODE] for this unit is determined automatically when the VIERA Link is operating. 
						

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Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion 
Pictures
Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on 
the file format. (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions.
File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD]
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See the instruction manual for the recorder about the details of 
copying and playing back.
•Note that the equipment described may not be available in 
certain countries and regions.
Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder
It is possible to copy onto Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, or hard disk by inserting an SD 
card with still pictures and motion pictures recorded by this unit into a Panasonic 
Blu-ray Disc Recorder or DVD Recorder.
Check the latest information about the equipment that can copy directly by inserting the 
SD card recorded by this unit, and equipment that is compatible with high definition 
(AVCHD) on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.) 
						

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File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]
Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using 
a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, DVD recorder, or video.
This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high-definition 
(AVCHD), so it is convenient for distribut ing copies. Image will be standard quality instead 
of high-definition at this time.
1Connect this unit with the recording equipment with an AV cable (supplied).
2Start the playback of this unit.3Start the recording on the recording equipment.
•When ending the recording (copying), stop the playback on this unit after stopping the 
recording on recording equipment.
Note
•When you play back motion pictures on 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you must set [TV ASPECT]  (P66) 
on this unit to [4:3] before starting a copy. The image will be vertically long if you play back 
motion pictures copied with [16:9] setting on a [4:3] aspect TV.
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.•See the instruction manual for the recording equipment for details about copying and playing 
back.
Copy the playback image using an AV cable
1 Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
A AV cable (supplied) 
						

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File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW], [MPO], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]
It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION 
JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture 
that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHO TOfunSTUDIO” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Also, you can write images to DVD, combine multiple pictures 
to create a single panorama pictur e, or create a slide show by 
adding audio and/or music. These pictures can then be stored 
onto a DVD.
1Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to the PC.
•Read the separate instructions for the supplied software for more information about the 
software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
2Connect camera to PC.
•For details on connecting, refer to “Connecting to a PC”  (P171) .3Copy the images to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF).
Note
•You will not be able to play back the acquired [AVCHD] motion pictures when the files or folders 
related to the motion pictures are deleted,  modified, or moved using Windows Explorer or 
similar, so make sure to acquire the [AV CHD] motion pictures using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”