Panasonic Dmc G1 Operating Instructions Manual

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The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. 
[e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases to about 82.]
When using the viewfinder
Playback time when using the LCD monitor
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the 
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫ Charging
Charging time and number of recordable pictures  with the optional battery pack 
(DMW-BLB13PP) are the same as above.
The charging time  will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the 
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is 
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the 
battery before it is exhausted.
The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may 
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
Number of 
recordable  pictures Approx. 
350 pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE mode)
Recording timeApprox. 
175 min
Playback time Approx. 330 min
Charging timeApprox. 155 min maximum 
						

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Inserting /Removing the Battery
Check that this unit is turned off.Close the flash.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow (OPEN side) and then open the battery 
door.
Always use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(DMW-BLB13PP).
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the 
quality of this product.
Insert it fully being careful about the 
direction you insert it. Pull the lever A in the 
direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
1:Close the battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the direction of  the arrow (LOCK side) and then close it 
firmly.
Note
Remove the battery after use.Do not remove the battery while the power is on as the settings on the camera may not be 
stored properly.
The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off 
completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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Inserting /Removing the Card (Optional)
Check that this unit is turned off.Close the flash.We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the card door to open it.
Push it fully until it clicks being careful 
about the direction 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.
The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
1:Close the card door.
2:Slide the card door to the end and then 
close it firmly.
If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove 
the card and insert it again.
Note
Always turn the camera off before opening the card door.Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off 
completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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About the Card
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded 
on the card.
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006 
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible 
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being 
used.)
You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using 
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
Note
Do not turn off the power or remove the battery, card, or the DC cable (DMW-DCC3; 
optional) (when the AC adaptor is in use), while the access indicator is lit, while reading 
or deleting the picture, format (P34), etc. Also, do not apply vibration or shock to the 
unit.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or 
breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation. (P34)
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Type of cardCharacteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 
format in compliance with the SD 
standard)Fast recording and writing speedWrite-Protect switch A  provided (When 
this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or 
formatting is possible. The ability to 
write, delete and format data is restored 
when the switch is returned to its 
original position.)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 6 GB, 
8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB)¢
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in 
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard—
2
A 
						

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
A[MENU/SET] button
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P133)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.

Select either [24HRS] or [AM/PM] for the time display 
format. 
AM/PM is displayed when [AM/PM] is selected.When [AM/PM] is selected as the time display format, midnight is displayed as AM 
12:00 and noon is displayed as PM 12:00. This display format is common in the US and 
elsewhere.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Turn the camera off after finishing setting the clock. Then turn it on and check that the 
clock setting is correct.
When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having 
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting” 
procedure below.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu, and press  1. (P27)
It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
Changing the clock setting
ON
OFF
MENU/SET
:
: 
						

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Note
The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.If the date is not set in the camera it will not be printed correctly when you use a photo printing 
service, even if the store provides a date printing option for your photographs.
If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Setting the Menu
The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and 
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the 
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some  important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this  menu before proceeding to use the camera.
∫ 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 t he conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to P143.
!  [REC] mode menu (P98 to 104)
This menu lets you 
set the aspect ratio, 
number of pixels and 
other aspects of the 
pictures you are 
recording.
 [CUSTOM MENU] (P105 to 109) [MY MENU]
Operation of the unit, 
such as displaying of 
the screen and 
button operations, 
can be set up 
according to your 
preferences. Also, it 
is possible to register the modified settings.Up to 5 menu items 
used recently can be 
memorized. Items 
used a lot can be 
recalled easily.
 [SETUP] menu (P30 to 34)(  [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P110 to 117)
This menu lets you 
perform the clock 
settings, select the 
beep tone settings 
and set other 
settings which make 
it easier for you to 
operate the camera.This menu lets you 
make the rotation, 
protection, trimming 
or DPOF settings, 
etc. of recorded 
pictures. 
						

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This section describes how to select the [REC] mode menu settings, and the same setting 
can be used for the [CUSTOM MENU] menu, [SETUP] menu, [MY MENU] menu and 
[PLAYBACK] mode menu as well.

If you set [MENU RESUME] (P109) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [ON], the screen shows 
the last selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
Example: Setting [I.EXPOSURE] from [OFF] to [HIGH] in the Program AE mode
Setting menu items
Turn the camera on.
A [MENU/SET] button
B Mode dial
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1Press  2.
2Press  4 or rotate the front dial 
to select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ].
3Press  1.

Select a menu item next and set it.
ON
OFF
MENU/SET
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Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Press 3/4 or rotate the front dial to select 
[I.EXPOSURE].
Select the item at the very bottom, and press  4 or 
rotate the front dial right to move to the second 
screen.
Press 1 or the front dial.
Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different way.
Press 3/ 4 or rotate the front dial to select 
[HIGH].
Press [MENU/SET] or the front dial to set.
or
or
or
MENU/SET
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Setting the Quick Menu
By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
Press [Q.MENU] to display the quick menu.
Press 3/4/ 2/1 or rotate the front dial to select the menu 
item and the setting.
Menus that can be setup are displayed in orange when selected.Setup method is different as following depending on the displayed screen during 
recording. Refer to P54 about the displayed screen.
[ ] (LCD monitor style)
Proceed to step 4 below after selecting the item and settings.
LCD recording information window in [ ] (LCD monitor style)
Select the item, press [MENU/SET], and then select the settings.
[ ] (Finder style)
Select the item, press the front dial, and then select the setting.
Press [MENU/SET] or the front dial to set the menu.
Press [Q.MENU] to close the quick menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the quick menu.
Q.MENU
MENU/SET
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their 
settings before using them.

In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP] and [LANGUAGE] 
can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P27.

Refer to P25 for details.
Refer to P133 for details.
Refer to P98 for details about [REC] mode menu.Refer to P106 for details about [GUIDE LINE].
If [REVIEW] is set to [HOLD], the playback screen display can be switched during Auto Review 
when taking pictures with the drive mode lever set to [ ] (P44) or [ ] (P68).
When [HOLD] has been selected, the zoom time cannot be set.The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when using Burst Mode (P64) or 
Auto Bracket (P66). (Will not enlarge/hold) Also, you cannot set the Auto Review function.
If [HIGHLIGHT] (P31) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white 
when the Auto Review function is activated.
U [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
 [WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
“  [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
–  [HOME]:
Your home area
 [Fn BUTTON SET]
Assign [REC] mode menu or [CUSTOM MENU] menu to  4 
button. It is convenient to register functions that are used often. 
[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]
o  [AUTO REVIEW]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[REVIEW]:
[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed 
halfway.
[ZOOM]:
The picture enlarged 4 k is displayed.
[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]