Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 
86  oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended.
(Charging from the power outlet)
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB  connection cable 
(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet.
(Charging from a computer)
Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
•
If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop.
•Connecting this camera to a notebook computer that is not conne cted to a power outlet will 
cause the notebook computer battery to drain faster. Do not lea ve the camera connected for 
extended periods of time.
•Be sure to always connect the camera to a computer USB terminal .
Do not connect the camera to a monitor, keyboard or printer USB  terminal, or a USB hub.
Charging
Insert the battery into this unit.
Check that this unit is turned off.
AConnect the USB connection cable 
(supplied) to the [CHARGE] socket.
•Place the camera in an upright position, 
and  find the terminal at the bottom .
B Charging lamp
C AC adaptor (supplied)
D To power outlet
E PC (Turned on)
FUSB connection cable (supplied)
•Check the direction of the terminals and 
plug in/out straight holding onto the plug.
(It may result in malfunction by the 
deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in 
obliquely or in wrong direction.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect 
terminals. Doing so may cause 
malfunction. 
						

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∫About the charging lamp
∫ Charging time
When using the AC adaptor (supplied)
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The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been di scharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has bee n used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a  battery that has not been used 
for a long time may be longer than normal.
•When power is supplied from a c omputer, the power supply capaci ty of the computer 
determines the charging time. 
∫ Battery indication
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.
(The status indicator also blinks)
Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery .
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
(When charging is complete, disconnect the camera from the powe r outlet 
or computer.)
Blinking red: Charging error.  (P318)
Charging time Approx. 190 min
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•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short -circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one.
This may cause malfunction.
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.•Do not use a USB extension cable.
•The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) a re for this camera only. Do 
not use them with other devices.
•Remove the battery after use.
(The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of tim e after being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after ch arging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged ev en when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up whi le the battery is fully 
charged.
(Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
•If a problem occurs in the power outlet, such as a power outage , charging may not be 
completed normally. If this happens, disconnect the USB connect ion cable (supplied) and 
connect it again.
•When the charging lamp does not light even if you connect the c amera to the AC adaptor 
(supplied) or a PC, check if they are connected correctly. 
						

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By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard
When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 290 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 145 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 290 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 145 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 280 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 140 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 280 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 140 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 270 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 135 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 270 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 135 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 130 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 130 min 
						

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
[AVCHD]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i])
[MP4]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Recordable time Approx. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min 
						

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[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p])
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Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when  repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
∫ Playback (when using the monitor)
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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 shorte n and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–When flash is used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Recordable time Approx. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 80 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 40 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Playback timeApprox. 210 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
Playback timeApprox. 210 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Playback timeApprox. 190 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Playback timeApprox. 210 min 
						

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)
•Check that this unit is turned off.
11: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow.
2: Open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Push it securely all the way until 
you hear a “click” while being 
careful about the direction in 
which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card 
until it clicks, then pull the card 
out upright.
A : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
•Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until t he status indicator has gone off 
completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the ca rd itself may be damaged or the 
recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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Card Information
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 motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format]  (P168) and [Rec Quality]  (P168) of a motion picture, the 
required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that 
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the followin g ratings of the SD Speed 
Class or UHS Speed Class.
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SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards rega rding continuous writing. 
To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB)•This unit is compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with 
Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]FHD/HD/VGA
[MP4]4KUHS Speed Class 3
When recording in 4K Photo /
[Post Focus] UHS Speed Class 3 
						

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Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
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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 v ibration, 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 electrici ty, perform the operation 
again.
•If you set the Write-Protect switch  A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, 
delete or format the data or display it by recording date.
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagne tic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We r ecommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallo wing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to b ack up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu.  (P54)
•
Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor ( optional) when formatting. Do not 
turn the camera off during formatting.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, form at it on the camera again.
Formatting the card (initialization)
> [Setup]  > [Format]
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∫Number of recordable pictures
•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 sec ond.•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 recordi ng 
time
[Picture Size]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
L (16M) 1810 3630 7260 14380
M (8M)3310 6640 13000 25740
S (4M)567011360 21480 42540
[Picture Size]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
L (16M) 550 1110 2230 4420
M (8M)6401290 25805120
S (4M) 700 1410 2800 5550
[Rec Quality]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
[FHD/28M/60p]
1h10m 2h30m 5h00m 9h55m
[FHD/17M/60i]2h00m 4h5m 8h15m 16h25m
[FHD/24M/30p]/
[FHD/24M/24p] 1h25m 2h55m 5h50m 11h35m
[Rec Quality]16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB
[4K/100M/30p]/
[4K/100M/24p] 20m00s 41m00s 1h20m
2h45m
[FHD/28M/60p]
1h10m  2h30m 5h00m 9h55m
[FHD/20M/30p]
1h35m3h20m6h40m 13h20m
[HD/10M/30p]
3h10m6h20m 12h45m 25h25m
[VGA/4M/30p]
6h55m 14h05m 28h10m 55h55m