Panasonic Dmc G1 Operating Instructions Manual

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21 Focus mode dial (P40, 44, 69, 72)
22 Flash open lever (P58)
23 Drive mode leverSingle (P44):
Burst (P64):
Auto bracket (P66):
Self-timer (P68):
24 Shutter button (P40)
25 Focus distance reference mark (P73)
26 Hot shoe (P128)
27 Mode dial (P38)
28 Status indicator (P40)
29 [Q.MENU] button (P29)
30 [FILM MODE] button (P81)
31 [REMOTE] socket (P131)
32 Strap eyelet (P17) 
Be sure to attach the strap when using the 
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
33 [HDMI] socket (P125,...

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37 Battery door (P22)
38 Release lever (P22)
39 Tripod receptacle
When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod 
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
∫Lens
H-FS014045 (LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
40 Tele
41 Lens surface
42 Focus ring (P72)
43 Wide
44 Zoom ring (P48)
45 [O.I.S.] switch (P16)
46 Contact point
47 Lens fitting mark (P15)
∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P19, 132)
48 Power input socket [AC IN]
49 [CHARGE] indicator
50 Power output socket [DC...

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Rotating the LCD monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. 
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forwards.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
Rotation range of the LCD monitor
4 Maximum 180 o
5 180 o

It can be rotated 180 o forwards.6 90o
It can only be rotated 90 o towards you.
Note
Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be...

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About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens 
mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount) such as the lens included in DMC-G1K.
Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.
If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be 
activated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work.
∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens...

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Preparation
PreparationAttaching/Detaching the Lens
Check that the camera is turned off.Close the flash.
Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the 
arrow to detach them.
Do not put your hands inside the mount. 
Align the lens fitting marks  C (red 
marks) on the camera body and the lens 
and then rotate the lens in the direction 
of the arrow until it clicks.
Do not press the lens release button when you 
attach a lens.
Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at...

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∫Optical image stabilizer
Lens included in the DMC-G1K has a stabiliser function.
The optical image stabilizer function is set for  activation when the lens is attached to the 
camera body.
Set the [O.I.S.] switch to [ON].
You can change the optical image stabilizer mode to 
[MODE1], [MODE2] or [MODE3] using [STABILIZER] in 
the [REC] mode menu. (P100) It is set to [MODE1] at the 
time of purchase.
We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] when 
using a tripod. If the...

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Attaching the Strap
We recommend attaching the strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
Pass the strap through the strap eyelet on 
the camera body.
Pass the end of the strap through the ring in 
the direction of the arrow and then pass it 
through the stopper.
Pass the end of the strap through the hole 
on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the strap 
and then check that it will not 
come out.
Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach 
the other side...

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Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens 
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

Check that the camera is turned off.Close the flash.Check the part number on the lens hood before attaching it to the lens.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14 – 45 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens 
included in the DMC-G1K
Insert the lens hood into the lens 
with the short sides at the top...

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLB13PP.

Use the dedicated charger and battery.The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.Charge the battery with the charger indoors.Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery 
temperature should also be the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look...

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∫When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than 
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical 
outlet.
The battery becomes warm after using it and during...