Panasonic Dmc G1 Operating Instructions Manual

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If there are any white saturated areas, we 
recommend compensating the exposure towards 
negative (P63) referring to the histogram (P56) and 
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better 
quality picture.
There may be white saturated areas if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is too close 
when taking pictures with the flash. 
If [HIGHLIGHT] is set to [ON] in this case, the area directly illuminated by the photo flash will 
become white saturated and...

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The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects 
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the 
recorded pictures.
The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording 
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or 
another object...

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Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/60 
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the 
screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible  with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary 
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
If the images are...

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When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication 
system.
When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer 
Protocol)” communication system.
Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (P132) when formatting. Do not 
turn the camera off during formatting.
If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.If the card cannot be formatted, consult...

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About LCD monitor/Viewfinder
This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from  various angles by adjusting the 
LCD monitor. (P13)
∫ Taking pictures at a normal angle
LCD Monitor
∫Taking pictures at a high angle
Open the LCD monitor 180 o toward you, 
and adjust the angle.

This is convenient when there is someone in 
front of you and you cannot get close to the 
subject.
∫ Taking pictures at a low angle
Open the LCD monitor 180 o toward you, 
and adjust the angle.

This is...

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∫Taking pictures with the camera held vertically
Open the LCD monitor and rotate it to an angle that makes it easy to see.

Do not cover the AF assist lamp (P10) with your fingers or other objects.
Taking pictures at a normal angle
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertical ly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P112) is set to [ON])

Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.You can only use the...

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∫About the eye sensor automatic switching
Eye sensor is active when the [LVF/LCD AUTO] (P105) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is 
set to [ON], switching automatically to view finder display when an eye or object is moved 
closer to the viewfinder, and to LCD monitor display when it is moved away.
A AF assist lamp
When the LCD monitor turns on, the 
Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa).
Eye sensor might not work properly depending 
on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you 
hold the...

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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in 
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the 
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match 
the scene being recorded.
Turn the camera on.
Switching the mode by rotating the mode 
dial.
Align a desired mode with part  A.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust...

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∫Advanced
∫ Advanced scene mode
Aperture-priority AE mode (P84)
The shutter speed is automatically deter mined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-priority AE mode (P84)
The aperture value is automatically  determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual exposure mode (P85)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
Custom mode (P97)
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
My color mode (P95)...

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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function 
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[D.RED-EYE]/ Face detection /Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/
[I.EXPOSURE]/[LONG SHTR NR]/ [QUICK AF]/...