Panasonic Dmc G1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
>The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are 
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P24)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
>Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
>Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P114)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]

Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc. (P34)
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]

The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for 
[DELETE MULTI] (P53) or [FAVORITE] (P111) has been exceeded.
> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]

[DPOF PRINT] cannot be set for pictures not based on the DCF standard.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]

This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P34)
[PLEASE CHECK THAT THE LENS IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY]

Check that the lens is attached correctly and then turn the camera off and on.
> If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
>Use a card compatible with this unit. (P24)You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if  using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
Or try with a different card. 
						

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[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]

An error has occurred reading or writing the data.> Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. 
Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid 
damage.
Or try with a different card.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]

A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. 
(P119)
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P34) If you execute 
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. 
(P32)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]

The video cable is connected to the camera.
> Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P32)
This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P118, 
120)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]

The printer cannot print.
> Check the printer.
[THE LENS IS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY.]

Detach the lens and then attach it again. (P15)
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]

Use the battery (DMW-BLB13PP) that can be used with the unit.Detach the battery, and then attach it again. (P22) If the message is repeatedly displayed, 
contact the retailer where you purchased the unit. 
						

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Functions that cannot be set or will not work 
under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or 
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.

For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to “Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P43).
Functions that cannot be set  or will not workMain conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not  work
[AUTO REVIEW] (P30) When the burst mode is setWhen taking a picture of auto bracket
[HIGHLIGHT] (P31)Multi playbackCalendar playbackPlayback zoom
[POWER SAVE] (P31)When using the AC adaptorWhen connecting to a PC or a printerDuring a slide show
[AUTO LCD OFF] (P31)When using the AC adaptorWhen connecting to a PC or a printer
[AUTO POWER LCD] 
(P31)When playing back pictures
Direction detection 
function (P36)When non-compatible lenses are used
[EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P48, 
102)
When set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P48, 
102)Advanced scene modeÛ
 modeWhen Intelligent ISO is setWhen set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
[FLASH] (P58, 101)  mode/
,  and  in  modeï in [SCENE MODE]
 mode
[FLASH SYNCHRO] (P58, 
101) Advanced scene modeÛ
 mode mode
Exposure compensation 
(P63) º
 mode mode
Burst (P64, 103) When flash emits light
Auto Bracket (P66, 103)When flash emits light modeWhen multi film bracket is set 
						

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[AF MODE] (P69)When using the digital zoom
AF tracking (P70)When set to [STANDARD] ( ), [DYNAMIC] ( ) or 
[SMOOTH] ( ) in film mode
When using the digital zoom
[MF ASSIST] (P72, 108)When using the digital zoom
AF Lock (P74)When manual focus is set
AE Lock (P74)º
 mode
[WHITE BALANCE] (P76)  and   in   mode mode and  in  mode
1
 in   mode modeï and  2 in [SCENE MODE] mode
[WB ADJUST.] (P77)  and   in   mode mode
 and  in  mode1
 in   mode modeï and  2 in [SCENE MODE] mode
White balance bracket 
(P78)  and   in   mode mode and  in  mode
1
 in   mode modeï and  2 in [SCENE MODE] modeWhen multi film bracket is setWhen set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
[SENSITIVITY] (P79) Advanced scene modeÛ mode
Intelligent ISO sensitivity 
(P79)¼ modeº modeAdvanced scene modeÛ mode
[FILM MODE] (P81)
 mode
Multi film bracket (P83)Advanced scene modeÛ
 mode mode
[PICTURE SIZE] (P98) When set to [ ]
[METERING MODE] 
(P100)Advanced scene modeÛ
 mode
[STABILIZER] (P100) When non-compatible lenses are used 
						

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[I.EXPOSURE] (P102)Advanced scene modeÛ
 mode
[ISO LIMIT SET] (P104) º modeAdvanced scene modeÛ mode mode
[PRE AF] (P106)
 modePreview modeWhen non-compatible lenses are used
[DIRECT AF AREA] 
(P107)Advanced scene modeÛ mode
 mode
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P107)
 mode/
 and   in   modeï in [SCENE MODE]
[FAVORITE] (P111) Pictures taken with [ ]
[ROTATE] (P112)Protected pictures
[ROTATE DISP.] (P112)
Multi playbackCalendar playback
[DPOF PRINT] (P113)Pictures taken with [ ]
[RESIZE] (P115)
Pictures taken with [ ], [ ] or [ ]
[TRIMMING] (P116)Pictures taken with [ ], [ ] or [ ]
[ASPECT CONV.] (P117)Pictures taken with [ ], [ ] or [ ]Pictures taken with 
Y or X 
						

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P146–152).

The battery is not inserted correctly. (P22)The battery is exhausted.Charge the battery.AC adapter is not connected properly. (P132)
Is the display set to Viewfinder?> Press [LVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. (P37)
Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P31) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
Is the LCD monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing [DISPLAY]. (P54)
The battery is exhausted.Charge the battery.
The battery is exhausted.Charge the battery.If you leave the camera on , the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P31)
If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn 
off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off. 
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (P33)
Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to 
charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.
Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.
If the problem is not resolved,  it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P32) on the 
[SETUP] menu .
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
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Is the mode dial correctly set?Is the card inserted?Is there any memory remaining on the card?> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P52)
Is the subject focused?
> At the time of purchase, the camera is set so that you cannot take a picture until the subject 
is brought into focus. If you want to be able to take a picture when you press the shutter 
button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM 
MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P107)
Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with finger print or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry 
cloth.
> Refer to P138 when the image sensor gets dirty.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P63)
Is the AE lock (P74) applied in inappropriate way?
> Unset the settings of white balance bracket (P78).
The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P44)There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P46)Is [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu set to [OFF]? (P107)
In this case, the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in focus mode is 
set.
Is the AF lock (P74) applied in inappropriate way?
The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function may not work 
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places.
> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P40)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P68) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less?
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
The shutter does not activate.
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred. 
The optical image stabilizer is not effective.
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Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P79)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE RED.] in [FILM MODE] or lower the setting for each of the 
items other than [NOISE RED.]. (P82)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the  [LONG SHTR NR]  to [ON]. (P104)
If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the 
shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not 
a malfunction.
Are you in exposure compensation operation?
> Press the front dial to switch to exposure compensation operation. (P63)
Set the AF area to the distinctive color of the subject if there is a part that is different from the 
surrounding color. (P70)
Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or see colors in the edge 
depending on the zoom factor, due to the characte ristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the 
image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used. 
This is not a malfunction.
Is the flash closed? > Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P58)
The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when 
Red-eye reduction (P59) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
The recorded picture looks rough. 
Noise appears on the picture.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual 
scene.
You cant compensate the exposure.
Subject cannot be locked.
(AF tracking not possible)
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the 
subject.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
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The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P31) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. 
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P132).] 
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the 
time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the eye sensor. (P37)
> Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/viewfinder to a proper level. (P31)
[POWER LCD] is activated. (P31)
Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder?
> Press [LVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. (P37)
Is the LCD monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing [DISPLAY]. (P54)
Is the [EXPO. SETTINGS] set to [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON]? (P108)It is only displayed on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not 
affect the pictures you are recording.
The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under 
fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction.
This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction. This does not affect the pictures you are recording.
This is a characteristic of the drive system of the viewfinder of this unit, and it is not a 
malfunction. There will be no problem with the recorded image.
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
The LCD monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark.
The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
LCD monitor and viewfinder does not switch when [LVF/LCD] is pressed.
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.
Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
A flickering vertical line appears on the LCD monitor under fluorescent light.
You see red, green, or blue flashes when you move your eyes in the viewfinder, 
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You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P112) is set to [OFF].You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P112)You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens that supports the direction detection 
function (P36) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
Did you press [(]?Is the card inserted?Is there a picture on the card?Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back 
by this unit.
Is this a non-standard picture, a picture whic h has been edited using a PC or a picture which 
was taken by another make of digital camera?
Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a 
battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P34)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. 
Therefore, check well before formatting.)

Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P25)Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to 
the recorded date during the Calendar Playback.
Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may 
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
Playback
The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected 
direction, when displayed.
The picture is not played back.
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns 
black.
Images with different date as recorded date are played back in the Calendar 
Playback.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.

If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round 
spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of 
dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. 
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position 
differ in every picture.
[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.