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∫About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
1Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor.2Check the tilt of the camera.
AHorizontal direction:
Correcting tilt to the left
B Vertical direction:
Correcting downward tilt
•When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.
•When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automat ically switches to a
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∫About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
1Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor.2Check the tilt of the camera.
AHorizontal direction:
Correcting tilt to the left
B Vertical direction:
Correcting downward tilt
•When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.
•When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automat ically switches to a
vertically orientated...")
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•Screen will switch as follows:
¢ 1 If approximately 10 seconds elapses without an operation being performed, the display will
disappear.
Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear .
This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a malfun ction.
¢ 2 Not displayed while using the playback zoom or during motion p icture playback, sequential
playback, panorama playback or a slide show.
¢ 3 This is displayed if [Highlight] (P58) in the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-56.png "Page 57
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•Screen will switch as follows:
¢ 1 If approximately 10 seconds elapses without an operation being performed, the display will
disappear.
Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear .
This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a malfun ction.
¢ 2 Not displayed while using the playback zoom or during motion p icture playback, sequential
playback, panorama playback or a slide show.
¢ 3 This is displayed if [Highlight] (P58) in the...")
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Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas> [Custom] > [Highlight] > [ON]/[OFF]
When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back , white saturated areas
appear blinking in black and white.
This does not affect the recorded image.
•
If there are any white saturated areas, we
recommend compensating the exposure towards
negative (P167) referring to the histogram (P55) and
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
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Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas> [Custom] > [Highlight] > [ON]/[OFF]
When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back , white saturated areas
appear blinking in black and white.
This does not affect the recorded image.
•
If there are any white saturated areas, we
recommend compensating the exposure towards
negative (P167) referring to the histogram (P55) and
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
quality...")
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Enabling/disabling the touch operation
•
When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen.
•Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.•If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet.
(Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operab ility.)
•Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.•Do not operate with...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-59.png "Page 60
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Enabling/disabling the touch operation
•
When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is displayed on the screen.
•Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.•If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that
accompany the sheet.
(Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operab ility.)
•Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.•Do not operate with...")
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Applicable modes:
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
•
If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P171)
is set to [ ].
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Applicable modes:
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
•
If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P171)
is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be...")
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Applicable modes:
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
•
[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is
canceled.
Not available in these cases:
•
This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom.
–When...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-61.png "Page 62
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Applicable modes:
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
•
[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is
canceled.
Not available in these cases:
•
This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom.
–When...")
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Setting menu items
You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.
1Press [MENU/SET].
•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 ca mera.
In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
> [Rec] > [Quality] > [› ]
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
Setting menu items
You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items.
1Press [MENU/SET].
•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 ca mera.
In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
> [Rec] > [Quality] > [› ]
[Rec] (P367) This menu...")
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•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.
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select
the menu item and press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the
rear dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing
[DISP.].
(In touch operation)
Touch the menu item.
•
The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
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•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.
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select
the menu item and press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the
rear dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing
[DISP.].
(In touch operation)
Touch the menu item.
•
The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to...")
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∫Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as
[].
•
You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating
the front dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
(In touch operation)
Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ].
•
When [Menu Information] (P82) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON],...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-64.png "Page 65
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2. Getting Started/Basic Operations
∫Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as
[].
•
You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating
the front dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
(In touch operation)
Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ].
•
When [Menu Information] (P82) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON],...")
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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 [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the
setting is complete.
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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 [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the
setting is complete.
•You can also set items by...")
61 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Applicable modes: Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. ∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function Touch [ ] . • If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red and disappears. In that case, try again. •Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when the [Metering Mode] (P171) is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the touched location. Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 1Touch [ ]. 2Touch [ ]. •Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible. 3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and then take a picture. •The picture is taken when the focus is achieved. · AE AE
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 62 Applicable modes: You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face. ∫ Canceling the Touch AE function Touch [ ] . • [Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is canceled. Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom. –When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has be en set to [AF+AE]. (P154) Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE ) 1Touch [ ]. 2Touch [ ]. •The setting screen for the brightness optimization position is displayed. •[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used exclusively for the Touch AE. 3Touch the subject you want to optimize the brightness for. •Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization position back to the center. 4Touch [Set]. AE AEAE 6HW5HVHW0å0ê0ô0ñ0Ï
63 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Setting menu items You can either operate the buttons or touch the monitor to set menu items. 1Press [MENU/SET]. •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 ca mera. In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›] > [Rec] > [Quality] > [› ] [Rec] (P367) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels, 4K P hoto and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. [Motion Picture] (P370) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and oth er aspects for motion picture recording. [Custom] (P372) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and but ton operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings. [Setup] (P74) This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the opera ting 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] (P377) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settin gs, etc. of recorded pictures. MENU
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 64 •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. 2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]. •The menu item can also be selected by rotating the rear dial. •You can also move to the next screen by pressing [DISP.]. (In touch operation) Touch the menu item. • The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ]. 3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. •You can also select the setting by rotating the rear dial. •Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. (In touch operation) Touch the Setting to set.
65 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations ∫Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. 1Press 2. 2Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as []. • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial. 3Press [MENU/SET]. (In touch operation) Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ]. ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. (In touch operation) Touch [ ]. • When [Menu Information] (P82) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. •If you set [Menu Resume] (P81) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last selected menu item. It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 66 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 [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. 2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item. 3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting. 4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is complete. •You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1 . On-monitor recording information in [ ] (Monitor style) (P54) Select the item by pressing the [Q.MENU] button and rotating the rear dial, and then select the setting by rotating the front dial. • You can also set with 3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET]. [Q.MENU] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn2 ] (function 2). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU]. • Refer to P70 for details about the function button. AFS AFS AUTO60 3.5AWB 60 pL4:3 0 60pAFS AFS AUTO60 3.5AWB L4:3 0 AFSAFS 98AW B 000 Fn ISOAUTO Wi-FiL4:3
67 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Switching the method for setting Quick Menu items> [Custom] > [Q.MENU] [PRESET]: The default items can be set. [CUSTOM]: The Quick Menu will consist of desired items. (P68) MENU
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 68 When [Q.MENU] (P67) in the [Custom] menu is set to [CUSTOM], the Quick Menu can be changed as desired. Up to 15 items can be set to the Quick Menu. 1Press 4 to select [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to select the menu item in the top row and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 2/1 to select the empty space in the bottom row and then press [MENU/SET]. A Items that can be setup as Quick Menus. B Items that can be displayed in the Quick Menu screen. •You can also set the menu item by dragging it from the top row to the bottom row. •If there is no empty space in the bottom row, you can replace an existing item with a new select item by selecting th e existing item. •To cancel the setting, move to the bottom row by pressing 4 and select an item to cancel, and then press [MENU/SET]. •Items that can be set are as follows: Customizing the Quick Menu settings [Rec] menu/Recording functions –[Photo Style] (P123)–[Filter Select] (P125) –[Picture Setting] ([Aspect Ratio] (P133)/[Picture Size] (P133) ) –[Quality] (P134)–[AFS/AFF] (P143)–[Metering Mode] (P171) –[4K PHOTO] (P178)–[i.Dynamic] (P136)–[i.Resolution] (P136) –[HDR] (P137) –[Electronic Shutter] (P172)–[Flash Mode] (P229) –[Flash Adjust.] (P232)–[Ex. Tele Conv.] (still pictures/motion pictures) (P221) –[Digital Zoom] (P223)–[Stabilizer] (P216)–[Sensitivity] (P168) –[White Balance] (P129)–[AF Mode] (P144)–[Drive Mode] (P174) L4:3AFS 12345 L4:3AFS A B
69 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 4Press [ ]. •It will return to screen of step1. Press [MENU/SET] to switch to the recording screen. [Motion Picture] menu –[Snap Movie] (P246)–[Motion Pic. Set] ([Rec Format] (P241)/[Rec Quality] (P241) )–[Picture Mode] (P244) [Custom] menu –[Silent Mode] (P206) –[Peaking] (P164)–[Histogram] (P55)–[Guide Line] (P55) –[Zebra Pattern] (P213) –[Monochrome Live View] (P214) –[Rec Area] (P238)–[Step Zoom] (P224)–[Zoom Speed] (P224) –[Touch Screen] (P60)
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 70 Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons. 1Select the menu. (P63) 2Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET]. 4Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press [MENU/SET]. • Some functions cannot be assigned depending on the function button. •Refer to P70 for [Setting in REC mode] and P72 for [Setting in PLAY mode]. You can use assigned functions by pressing a function button wh en recording. > [Custom] > [Fn Button Set] Making the function button settings for recording [Rec] menu/Recording functions –[Wi-Fi] (P286): [Fn8]¢ –[Q.MENU] (P66): [Fn2]¢ –[LVF/Monitor Switch] (P44): [Fn6]¢ –[LVF/Monitor Disp. Style] (P54): [Fn3]¢ –[AF/AE LOCK] (P165)–[AF-ON] (P162, 166)–[Preview] (P102): [Fn7]¢ –[One Push AE] (P103)–[Touch AE] (P62)–[Level Gauge] (P56): [Fn9]¢ –[Focus Area Set] (P72)–[Zoom Control] (P220)–[1 Shot RAW+JPG] (P72) –[1 Shot Spot Metering] (P72)–[Cursor Button Lock] (P72): [Fn5]¢ –[Dial Operation Switch] (P50): [Fn13]¢ –[Photo Style] (P123): [Fn4]¢ –[Filter Select] (P107, 125)–[Aspect Ratio] (P133) –[Picture Size] (P133) –[Quality] (P134) –[AFS/AFF] (P143)–[Metering Mode] (P171)–[4K PHOTO] (P178): [Fn12]¢ –[Highlight Shadow] (P128)–[i.Dynamic] (P136)–[i.Resolution] (P136) –[HDR] (P137)–[Electronic Shutter] (P172)–[Flash Mode] (P229) –[Flash Adjust.] (P232)–[Ex. Tele Conv.] (still pictures/motion pictures) (P221) –[Digital Zoom] (P223)–[Stabilizer] (P216)–[Sensitivity] (P168) –[White Balance] (P129)–[AF Mode/MF] (P144)–[Drive Mode] (P174) –[Restore to Default] (P72) MENU