Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Detailed information display
Histogram display
¢1 h: hour, m: minute, s: second
¢ 2 It is displayed in order of [Title], [Location], [Name] ([Baby 1]/[Baby2], [Pet]), [Name] ([Face 
Recog.]).
¢ 3 This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
¢ 4 This is not displayed for motion pictures.
In playback
F3.5 60
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AFS200
0WB WBISO
ISOAWB
STD.
STD.
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L4:3
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100-0001
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Recording information
Intelligent Dynamic Range Control¢3 
(P136)
HDR¢ 4 (P137) /iHDR¢4 (P89)
Intelligent Resolution  (P136)
Shading Compensation¢4 (P138)
2
Recorded date and time/World Time  (P74)
3
Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P133)
Recording format/Recording quality 
(P241)
A›Quality (P134)
Color space¢4 (P139)
4K Photo (4K burst file) (P178)
100-0001Folder/File number¢3 (P342)
L4:3
60 p
1/98
F3.5
60ISO2000
100-0001
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Histogram 
(P57)
2
Recording information¢3
1/98Picture number/Total pictures
100-0001Folder/File number¢3 (P342) 
						

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[This picture is protected]
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Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting.  (P282)
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be delet ed]
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This feature can only be used with pictures that comply with th e DCF standard.
Perform formatting (P33)  on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC, etc.
[Cannot be set on this picture]
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[Title Edit] , [Text Stamp], [Print Set] , etc. cannot be set for  pictures not based on the DCF 
standard.
[Memory Card Error 
Format this card?]
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It is a format that cannot be used with this unit.–Insert a different card.
–Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary da ta on a PC etc. (P33)
Data will be deleted.
[Lens not found, or shoot w/o lens in Custom menu is set to off .]
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When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: opti onal), set [Shoot w/o 
Lens]  (P37) to [ON] in the [Custom] menu.
[The lens is not attached properly. Do not push lens release bu tton while lens is 
attached.]
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Detach the lens once, and then attach it again without pressing  the lens release button. (P36)
Turn this unit on again, and if it is still displaying, contact  the dealer.
[Lens attachment failed. Please make sure the lens is attached  correctly.]
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Detach the lens from the camera body and gently wipe the contac ts on the lens and the 
camera body using a dry cotton swab.
Attach the lens, turn this unit on again, and if it is still di splaying, contact the dealer.
[Lens not detected. Please turn camera on again.]
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This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally  due to being pressed on by a 
hand etc.
Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic. 
						

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[Memory Card Error]/[This memory card cannot be used]
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Use a card compatible with this unit. (P22)
[Insert SD card again]/[Try another card]
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An error has occurred accessing the card.
Insert the card again.
•Insert a different card.
[Read Error/Write Error 
Please check the card]
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It has failed to read or write data.
Remove the card after turning this unit off. Insert the card ag ain, turn this unit on, and try to 
read or write the data again.
•The card may be broken.
•Insert a different card.
[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/PAL) data on this card.]
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Perform formatting (P33)  on this unit after saving necessary data on a PC, etc.•Insert a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the wr iting speed of the 
card]
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Depending on the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion picture, the speed class rating 
required for the card differs. 4K photo recording requires a ca rd that meets a particular speed 
class rating. Use a card that meets the rating. For details, re fer to 
“About motion picture/4K 
photo recording and speed class ratings” on  P22 .•If the recording stops even when you are using a card that meet s the speed class rating, the 
data writing speed is too slow. We recommend making a backup an d then format the card 
(P33) .
Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the mi ddle.
[A folder cannot be created]
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A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folde r numbers that can be used.
Format the card on this unit after saving necessary data on a P C etc. (P33)
If you execute [No.Reset] in the [Setup] menu after formatting,  the folder number is reset to 
100.  (P82) 
						

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[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]/[Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]
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Select [TV Aspect] in the [Setup] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P80)•This message also appears when the USB connection cable is conn ected to the camera only.In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer.  (P341, 344)
[Editing operation cannot proceed as another operation is takin g place.]
When there are too many image files, the currently retrieving information icon ([ ] 
or [ ]) may be displayed on the playback screen for a long perio d of time. During 
this time, use of some items in the [Playback] menu is not poss ible.
You cannot create pictures from motion pictures or play back 4K  burst files recorded with 
the 4K Photo function. If you have been playing back a motion p icture, stop the playback 
and wait for while until the message disappears.
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If this unit is turned off while acquiring information, only th e pictures that have already 
acquired the information are saved as a group.
When you switch on again, the information retrieval will restar t from the same point.
[This battery cannot be used]
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Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed e ven when a genuine 
Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic.
•If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objec ts.
[Please make sure to turn on the power of external microphone.]
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When attaching the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1: optional), check  the battery status and 
make sure this unit is on before use.  (P353)
[Failed to connect wireless access point]/[Connection failed]/[ No destination 
found]
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Check following regarding th e wireless access point.–The wireless access point information set on this unit is wrong .
Check the authentication type, encryption type, and encryption  key. (P326)
–Power of the wireless access point is not turned on.–Setting of the wireless access point is not supported by this u nit.•Check the network setting of the destination.
•Radio waves from other devices may block the connection to a wi reless access point.
Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access p oint and devices that use the 
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[No picture to send]
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This is displayed when there is no image to transmit due to the restriction of the destination.
Check the file format of the image to send.  (P307)
[Connection failed. Please retry in a few minutes.]/[Network di sconnected. Transfer 
stopped.]
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Radio waves from the wireless access point are getting weak.
Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point.
•There is no reply from the server or it has exceeded the commun ication processing time.
Try again after a while.
•Depending on the wireless access point, connection may be autom atically disconnected after 
specific time has passed.
Reconnect the connection again.
[Upload to the Cloud Folder is available after Cloud Sync setti ngs have been set up 
on downloadable devices such as PCs or smartphones.]
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Devices that download images from  a cloud folder are not registered.
•Perform Cloud Sync setting. Configure the settings on a PC with  “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” or on a 
smartphone with “ Image App ”.
Refer to  P318 for details on [Cloud Sync. Service].
[Connection failed]
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Check following regarding the smartphones you intend to connect .–The smartphone does not operate.–Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone Wi-Fi settings to this camera.
–There is no free storage space on the smartphone. 
						

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[Login failed. Please check Login ID and Password.]
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Login ID or password for the “LUMIX CLUB” is not correct.
Please enter it again.
If you have forgotten the login ID or the password, there is information in the login screen of 
the “LUMIX CLUB” website.
[Some files cannot be sent because of destination limit]/[Trans fer completed. 
Some files are left because of destination limit.]
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Check the file format of the image to send.  (P307)
•Sending motion pictures may fail if the file size is too large.
Split the motion picture using [Video Divide].  (P274)
[Unavailable. Please set Login settings on LUMIX CLUB web site. ]
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Login to the “LUMIX CLUB” from your smartphone or PC, and set t he login details of the 
destination web service.
[Both picture and video sharing service cannot be selected toge ther]
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Web services designed only for pictures, and web services designed only for motion pictures 
cannot be selected at the same time.
Deselect one of the services.
[Cannot get IP address. Please set wireless AP’s IP address set ting to DHCP.]
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Turn on DHCP settings of the IP address of the connected wirele ss access points.
[Cannot connect to server]
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If a message is displaying asking to update the root certificate, agree to update the root 
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Menu list
•[Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [AFS/AFF], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], 
[i.Resolution], [Diffraction C ompensation] and [Digital Zoom] a re common to both the [Rec] 
menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one  of these menus is reflected in 
other menu. [Rec]
P367 [Motion Picture] P370[Custom]P372
[Setup] P375 [Playback]P377
[Rec]
[Photo Style] You can select effects to match the type of image you wish 
to record.
You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects. P123
[Filter Settings]
Changes the settings related to image effects (filters).  P125
[Aspect Ratio]Sets the aspect ratio of the image. P133
[Picture Size]Set the number of pixels. P133
[Quality]Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be 
stored.
P134
[AFS/AFF]Assigns [AFS] or [AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode 
lever. P143
[Metering Mode]
Sets the light metering method for measuring brightness. P171
[Burst Rate]Sets the burst speed for burst recording. P175
[4K PHOTO]Sets how to record 4K photos. P178
[Auto Bracket]Sets single/burst recording, compensation range and 
recording sequence for Auto Bracket recording.
P193
[Self Timer]
Sets the manner in which the self-timer works. P195
[Highlight Shadow]You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions 
on an image while checking the brightness on the screen.
P128
[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent 
dynamic range control)Adjusts the contrast and exposure.
P136
[i.Resolution]Records images with more defined outlines and sense of 
clarity. P136
[iHandheld Night Shot]
Pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst 
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[iHDR]There is, for example, strong contrast between the 
background and the subject, multiple still pictures are 
recorded with differing exposures and combined to create 
a single still picture rich in gradation. P89
[HDR]
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of 
exposure into a single picture with rich gradation. P137
[Multi Exp.]Gives an effect like multi exposure. (up to 4 times 
equivalent per a single image) P204
[Time Lapse Shot]The camera can automatically take pictures of subjects 
such as animals or plants as time elapses and create a 
motion picture. P197
[Stop Motion Animation]
A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures 
together.
P200
[Panorama Settings]Sets the recording direction and image size for Panorama 
Shot Mode. P105
[Electronic Shutter]
You can take pictures with the eletronic shutter. P172
[Shutter Delay]To reduce the influence of hand shake, the shutter is 
released when a specified time period has elapsed since 
the shutter button was pressed.
P173
[Flash]
Sets the manner in which the flash works. P229
[Red-Eye Removal]Automatically detects red-eye caused by the flash and 
corrects the image data accordingly. P229
[ISO Limit Set]When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] or [ ], an 
optimal ISO sensitivity is set with the selected value as an 
upper limit. P170
[ISO Increments]
The ISO sensitivity settings values changes in steps of 
1/3 EV or 1 EV. P170
[Extended ISO]
ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO100]. P170
[Long Shtr NR]You can eliminate the noise caused by recording with a 
slower shutter speed. P138
[Shading Comp.]If the screen periphery darkens as a result of lens 
characteristics, the brightness in this region will be 
corrected. P138
[Diffraction 
Compensation]The camera raises the resolution by correcting the 
blurriness caused by diffraction when the aperture is 
closed.
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[Ex. Tele Conv.]When the number of pixels is set to anything other than [L], 
the Tele effect is increased without degradation in image 
quality.
P221
[Digital Zoom]Increases the Tele effect.
The higher the level of magnification, the greater the 
degradation in image quality. P223
[Color Space]
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of 
the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc. P139
[Stabilizer]
Changes the image stabilizer settings. P216
[Face Recog.]Sets the focus and exposure automatically prioritizing 
registered faces. P207
[Profile Setup]If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in 
advance, you can record their name and age in months 
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[Motion Picture]
[Photo Style]You can select effects to match the type of image you wish 
to record.
You can adjust the color and image quality of the effects. P123
[Filter Settings]
Changes the settings related to image effects (filters).  P125
[Snap Movie]Lets you specify the recording time in advance and records 
motion pictures just like you take snapshots.
P246
[Rec Format]
Sets the file format for the motion pictures you record. P241
[Rec Quality]This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. P241
[Exposure Mode]Select the method for setting the aperture value and 
shutter speed in Creative Video Mode.
P119
[AFS/AFF]Assigns [AFS] or [AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode 
lever. P143
[Picture Mode]Sets the recording method for still pictures during motion 
picture recording.
P244
[Continuous AF]Continues to focus on the subject for which focus has been 
achieved. P243
[Metering Mode]
Sets the light metering method for measuring brightness. P171
[Highlight Shadow]You can adjust the brightness of bright and dark portions 
on an image while checking the brightness on the screen.
P128
[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent 
dynamic range control)Adjusts the contrast and exposure.
P136
[i.Resolution]Records images with more defined outlines and sense of 
clarity. P136
[Diffraction 
Compensation]The camera raises the resolution by correcting the 
blurriness caused by diffraction when the aperture is 
closed.
P139
[Luminance Level]
Select the luminance range to match the use of video. P249
[Ex. Tele Conv.]Increases the Tele effect. P221