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Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf6 Owners Manual For Advanced Features
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∫ 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.)
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
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∫ 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.)
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient...")
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∫Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.
•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatib le with the Optical Image Stabilizer function,
set the Optical Image...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64998/w64_dmc-gf6_en_adv_om_d-26.png "Page 27
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∫Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.
•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatib le with the Optical Image Stabilizer function,
set the Optical Image...")
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∫Recording motion pictures
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64998/w64_dmc-gf6_en_adv_om_d-27.png "Page 28
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∫Recording motion pictures
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously...")
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∫Playback
•
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 [Monitor Luminance] or [MODE1] of [Monitor Luminance].–When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL].–When flash is used repeatedly.
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∫Playback
•
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 [Monitor Luminance] or [MODE1] of [Monitor Luminance].–When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL].–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the...")
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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ 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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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ 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.
•
Please confirm the latest information on the following...")
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•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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64998/w64_dmc-gf6_en_adv_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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•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...")
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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
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∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording
time
[Picture...")
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•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 [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will
drop below 29 minutes 59...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64998/w64_dmc-gf6_en_adv_om_d-34.png "Page 35
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•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 [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will
drop below 29 minutes 59...")
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•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.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step4.
2Touch [Language Set].
3Select the language.
4Touch [Clock Set].
5Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•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.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step4.
2Touch [Language Set].
3Select the language.
4Touch [Clock Set].
5Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can continue to switch the settings by...")
31 Preparation •Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted 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.)
32 Preparation About the Card The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.) ∫ 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. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.) Access to the card The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on the card. • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). 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. About cards that can be used with this unit Remarks SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only with their compatible devices. •Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html •This unit is compatible with UHS- I standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. •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.: AFS60 iL4:3
33 Preparation •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. (P55) •Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. (P55) Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. (P38) • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Formatting the card (initialization) 2
34 Preparation ∫Number of recordable pictures •[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.•Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ A] •Aspect ratio [4:3], Quality [ ] ∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) •“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded. •[AVCHD] •[MP4] Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time [Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB L (16M) 220 900 3640 7260 M (8M)4101650 669013000 S (4M) 6902800 11360 21480 [Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB L (16M) 68270 1110 2230 M (8M) 79 320 1300 2580 S (4M)86 340 1410 2800 [Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB [FHD/60i]14m00s1h1m4h9m8h26m [HD/60p]14m00s 1h1m4h9m8h26m [Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB [FHD/30p]11m00s 49m00s 3h22m 6h50m [HD/30p]22m00s 1h34m6h27m13h4m [VGA/30p]49m00s 3h28m 14h12m 28h45m
35 Preparation •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 [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.) •The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen. Switching the display between the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time [MENU] >[Custom] > [Remaining Disp.] [] ([Remaining Shots]): This will display the number of recordable pictures for still pictures. [] ([Remaining Time]): This will display the available recording time for motion pictures. A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time 98 98 98-3 0´3R5m044sR5m04s-3 0´3 A B
36 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) •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. •If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step4. 2Touch [Language Set]. 3Select the language. 4Touch [Clock Set]. 5Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/ Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ]. A: Time at the home area B : Time at the travel destination • You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching [ ]/[ ] . •Touch [ ] 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. 6Touch [Set] to set. 7Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen. •When the clock setting is complete, the confirmation screen for the function lever setting is displayed. Select [Change] or [Exit]. (You can check/uncheck the check box each time you touch [Don’t show this again].) For [Function Lever] refer to P19. ON OFF : :
37 Preparation Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P38) •The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•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] 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. Changing the Clock Setting
38 Preparation Setting the Menu This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize your picture taking experience. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. You can set the menus using two types of operation - touch operations in which you touch the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the control dials. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [ A] to [›] 1Press [MENU/SET]. •The top menu screen is displayed. 2Touch the menu icon. Setting menu items •If you set [Menu Resume] (P53) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase. •When [Menu Information] (P53) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.
39 Preparation MenuDescription of settings [Rec] (P172 to 191) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pict ures you are recording. [Motion Picture] (P200 to 202) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. [Custom] (P303 to 304) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings. [Setup] (P48 to 55) This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions. [Playback] (P203 to 222) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. (When operating buttons) Press 3/4 /2/ 1 of the cursor button or rotate the control dial to select the menu, and press [MENU/SET]. 3Touch the menu item. •The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ]. (When operating buttons) Press 3/4 of the cursor button or rotate the control dial to select the menu item, and press [MENU/SET]. •It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom.•You can also move to the next screen by moving the function lever. •You can also move to the next screen by pressing [DISP.].
40 Preparation •There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being used on the camera due to the specifications. 4Touch the Setting to set. •Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. (When operating buttons) Press 3/4 of the cursor button or rotate the control dial to select the settings, and press [MENU/SET] to set. A brief description appears when you touch a menu item/option in steps 3 and 4. •It will be set when you release your finger.•You can avoid selecting an item by dragging your finger to a vacant area and releasing the finger there. In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. [MENU] >[Rec] >[Quality] >[› ]