Panasonic Dmc G1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read the instructions completely.
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Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-G1K
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
                                    send e-mail to: [email protected]  
until 
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Before UseBefore UseDear 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 on the 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.
Information for Your Safety
Carefully observe...

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Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND 
SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
This Class B digital...

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-If you see this symbol-
∫About the battery pack

Do not heat or expose to flame.Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
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 prod uct, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
CAUTION
Danger of...

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∫About the battery charger

The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected. 
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical 
outlet.
∫ Care of the camera
Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the lens or the LCD 
monitor may be damaged.
Be particularly careful in the following places as they may...

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
Standard Accessories ............................... 8
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Rotating the LCD monitor ....................... 13
About the Lens........................................ 14
Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................. 15
Attaching the Strap ................................. 17
Attaching the Lens Hood ........................ 18
Charging the Battery...

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• Aperture-priority AE .............................. 84
• Shutter-priority AE................................. 84
Taking picture by setting the exposure 
manually ................................................. 85
Confirm the effects of aperture and 
shutter speed (Preview mode) ................ 87
• Confirm the effects of aperture ............. 87
• Confirm the effects of shutter speed ..... 87
Taking expressive portraits and landscape 
pictures (Advanced scene mode) ............... 88
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Before UseStandard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1 Digital Camera Body(This is referred to as  camera body in these operating instructions.)
2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as  lens in these operating instructions.)
3 Lens Hood
4 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable...

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Names of the Components
∫Camera body
1 Flash (P58)
2 Sensor
3 Self-timer indicator (P68) AF assist lamp (P107)
4 Lens release button (P16)
5 Lens lock pin
6 Mount
7 Lens fitting mark (P15)
8 Front dial (P27, 42, 47, 50, 51, 63, 84, 85)
9 [LVF/LCD] button (P37)
10 Diopter adjustment dial (P37)
11 Viewfinder (P37, 55, 134)
12 Eye sensor (P37)
13 Playback button (P49, 52, 124, 125)
14 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P74)
15 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25)
16 LCD monitor (P35, 50, 54, 134)
17 [DISPLAY]...