Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf3 Owners Manual

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∫Playback
Note
•
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 become s 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-H014) is used
Playback time Approx. 270 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback timeApprox. 250 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.
Slide 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.
Battery: 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.
1: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 exhaus ted 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.)
LOCK
OPEN
LOCK
OPEN 
						

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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.
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
•
Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the card is being formatted). 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.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
About cards that can be used with this unit
Remarks
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 
2GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or 
higher when recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. 
Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or 
higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION 
JPEG].
•SDHC Memory Card can be us ed 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
•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.: 
						

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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 equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P68)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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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.]  (P141) 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]
•[MOTION JPEG]
•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 [AVCHD] is 13 hours 3 minutes 
20 seconds. Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. However, the 
recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level.  (P19)
•Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum 
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
[PICTURE SIZE]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (12M)280 1150 4650 9150
M (6M)510 2060 8350 16470
S (3M)810 3260 13210 24710
[PICTURE SIZE]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (12M) 90 360 1470 2920
M (6M)105420 1710 3400
S (3M) 110450 1850 3660
[REC QUALITY]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
FSH 15m00s 1h1m 4h10m 8h27m
SH15m00s 1h1m 4h10m 8h27m
[REC QUALITY]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
HD 8m10s 33m10s 2h14m 4h32m
VGA 21m40s 1h27m 5h54m 11h56m
QVGA 1h2m 4h12m 16h59m 34h21m 
						

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn 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.
Touch [LANGUAGE SET].
Select the language.
Touch [CLOCK SET].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ 3]/[4].
•You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [CANCEL] 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.
Clock can be set with touch operation only at  the time of purchase. To change the clock 
settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu  (P61).  
						

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Touch [SET]  to set.
Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen.
Note
•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.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP]  (P148) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the 
picture is printed. 
						

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BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
Press [MENU/SET].
Touch [REC MODE].
•A screen listing the Recording Mode is displayed.•It is also possible to display the screen 
listing the Recording Mode by touching 
the Recording Mode icon in Recording 
Mode.
Touch the Recording Mode to select.
•[ ] is turned on when [ ] is touched, and a description 
of the Recording Mode is displayed when Recording Mode 
is touched. It will return to the screen listing the Recording 
Mode when [CANCEL] is touched, and [ ] will turn off. 
						

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Basic
∫Basic
∫ Advanced
Intelligent Auto Mode  (P35)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P39)
Easily match settings selected by the camera to your preferences and record.
Program AE Mode  (P42)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode  (P100)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode  (P100)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode  (P101)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture  value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Custom Mode  (P113)
Use this mode to take pictures wit h previously registered settings.
Scene Mode (P103)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode  (P110)
Record while checking the image effect. 
						

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Tips for taking good pictures
•Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or 
other objects.
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your 
feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
∫ Direction Detection Function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P154)  is set to [ON])
•
The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the 
camera aimed up or down.
•You can only use the Direction Detection Function when using a compatible lens.
(Refer to the catalogue, website etc. for compatible lenses.)
•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
A lens which supports the Direction Detection Function is required. –The interchangeable lens (H-H014) does not  support the Direction Detection Function.–The interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) supports the Direction Detection Function.