Panasonic Digital Camera DMC-GM1K Basic 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 (P14)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button (P14)
8 Flash open lever •The flash opens, and recording with the flash 
becomes possible.
9 Speaker•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your 
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to 
hear.
10 Motion picture button (P20)
11 [ (] (Playback) button (P22)
12 Touch screen/monitor (P13)
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18 Stereo microphone•Be careful not to cover the microphone with 
your finger. Doing so may make sound 
difficult to record.
19 Camera ON/OFF switch (P17)
20 Shutter button (P20)
21 Focus distance reference mark
22 [Fn1] button (P19)•
At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is set to 
[Fn1]. (P27)
23 Focus mode lever (P26)
24 Status indicator (P17)/
Wi-Fi
® connection lamp
•The lamp lights green when the camera is turned on, and lights blue when it is connected 
to Wi-Fi.
25 Mode...

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∫Lens
•The interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) does not have a focus ring, but you can use manual 
focus by operating the camera. Refer to P26 for details.
Operate the touch screen directly with your finger.
∫Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
•
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 can also be used to move to the next image during 
playback, etc.
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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), retract the lens barrel.
•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  A, rotate 
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then 
remove.
•
Hold and rotate the base area of the lens  B.
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The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLH7PP.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
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
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery...

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•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLH7PP).
•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.
∫About cards...

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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 the menu. (P18)
•
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.
•When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 
lights up green.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
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Setting the Menu
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/ 4 of the cursor button to select the 
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.
2Press  3/4  to select [ ] or...

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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 [ ] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the control dial to select the menu 
item, and press 4 or  3.
•The menu item can also be selected by pressing  2/1.
3Rotate the control dial to select the setting.
•The setting can also be...

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Taking a Still picture
•When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached, extend the lens barrel before use.•Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().
1Select the Recording Mode. (P21)
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not 
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•When the image is correctly focused, the 
picture will be taken,...