Panasonic Digital Camera DMC-GM1K Basic Owners Manual

							Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and 
save this manual for future use.
More detailed instructions on the operation 
of this camera are contained in “Owner’s 
Manual for advanced features (PDF 
format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to 
read it.
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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GM1K
until 
2013/10/31
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F1013WT0
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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-If you see this symbol-
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on 
the underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your convenient camera 
information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera 
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European 
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product,  please contact your local authorities or 
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.•Use only the recommended accessories.•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Product
Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions,  may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment  does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the inte rference by one or more of the following 
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experien ced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation 
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-GM1
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact Telephone No.:1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-GM1
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∫About the battery pack
•
Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu.2Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
3Press 3/ 4 to select [Approved Regulations], and then press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBXN604
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure 
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF  energy that are deemed to comply without 
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.•Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and  j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact  with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contac t with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
•
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for 
the correct method of disposal.
WarningRisk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.
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∫About the battery charger
•
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic 
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with  the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D – Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or 
sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electrom agnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional). 
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC15: 
optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. 
•Do not press the monitor with excessive force.•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean 
the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may 
cause it to malfunction.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined 
space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must  be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
Cautions for Use
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Contents
Information for Your Safety................. 2• Cautions for Use ............................. 5
Preparation
Reading the Owners Manual 
(PDF format) ......................................... 7
Care of the camera .............................. 8
Standard Accessories ......................... 9
Names and Functions of 
Components ........................................11
Preparation ......................................... 14• Changing the Lens ........................ 14
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........ 14
• Charging the Battery ..................... 15
• Inserting/Removing the Battery ..... 16
• Inserting/Removing the Card 
(Optional) ...................................... 16
• Formatting the card  (initialization) ................................. 17
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)....... 17
Setting the Menu ................................ 18 • Setting menu items ....................... 18
Calling frequently-used menus 
instantly (Quick Menu) ...................... 19
Assigning frequently used functions 
to the buttons (function buttons)
....... 19
Basic
Taking a Still picture .......................... 20
Recording Motion Picture ................. 20
Selecting the Recording Mode ......... 21
Playing Back Pictures/
Motion Pictures .................................. 22 • Playing Back Pictures ................... 22
• Playing Back Motion Pictures........ 22
Deleting Pictures ............................... 23
Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic 
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 24
Taking Pictures with 
Manual Focus ..................................... 26
Wi-Fi
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet ................................................... 27 • Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ” ................. 27
• Connecting to a smartphone/ tablet ............................................. 28
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/
tablet (remote recording) ............... 28
• 
Saving images stored in the camera/ Sending images in the camera to 
an SNS
.......................................... 28
About the supplied software
About the supplied software ............. 29
Others
Monitor Display .................................. 30
Menu list.............................................. 35
• [Rec] .............................................. 35
• [Motion Picture].............................. 36
• [Custom] ........................................ 37
• [Setup] ........................................... 38
• [Playback] ...................................... 39
Troubleshooting ................................. 40
Specifications ..................................... 44
Digital Camera Accessory System ... 50
Digital Camera Accessory Order 
Form(For USA and Puerto Rico 
Customers) ......................................... 51
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. 
AND PUERTO RICO) .......................... 52
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Preparation
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Reading the Owners Manual (PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. 
Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owners Manual 
(supplied).
2Select the desired language and then click 
[Owner’s Manual] on the install menu to install.
•
If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can 
display the menu by selecting and executing 
[Manual.exe].
•In Windows 8, you can display the menu by clicking a 
message that is displayed after inserting the CD-ROM 
and then selecting and executing [Manual.exe] .
•You can also display the menu by double-clicking 
[VFFXXXX] in [Computer] (XXXX differs depending on 
the model).
3Double click the “Owner’s Manual” shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫ When the Owners Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or 
print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
•
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from 
the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.
∫ For Mac
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual 
(supplied).
2Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the 
desired language inside the folder.
3Double click the PDF file to open it.
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
•
Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be 
particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day 
or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the 
sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens or monitor is fogged up)
•
Condensation occurs when the ambient temper ature or humidity changes. Be careful of 
condensation since it causes lens and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will 
disappear naturally when the temperature of  the camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of October 2013. These may be subject to change.Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as  camera body in this owner’s manual.)
(± : Included, —: Not included)
3Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
4 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or charger  in the text)
5 USB Connection Cable
6 CD-ROM •
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
7 CD-ROM•Owner’s Manual for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.
8 Shoulder Strap
¢1 This is referred to as  lens in this owner’s manual.
¢ 2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
¢ 3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text.•The card is optional.
•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032).•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or 
near the batteries.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: (Recommended 
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59  oF to 77  oF), Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.
•When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. 
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 
1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
DMC-GM1K
1 Interchangeable 
Lens¢1±¢3
2 Lens Cap±¢2
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DMC-GM1K
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