Panasonic Dmc G10k Operating Instructions Manual

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Names of the Components
∫Camera body
1 Flash (P57)
2 Sensor
3 Self-timer indicator (P68) AF Assist Lamp (P126)
4 Lens release button (P18)
5 Lens lock pin
6 Mount
7 Lens fitting mark (P17)
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Refer to P14 for operation of the rear dial.
8 [LVF/LCD] button (P36)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P37)
10 Viewfinder (P36, 55, 162)
11 Playback button (P49, 52, 130, 146, 147, 149)
12 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P75)
13 Camera ON/OFF switch (P26)
14 Rear dial (P46, 50, 51, 63, 72, 79, 84, 85,  131, 140)...

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Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to regi ster a Menu that is used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.RESOLUTION]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[GUIDE LINE]
1 /WB (White Balance) (P76)
22 Focus mode dial (P39, 43, 44, 69, 73, 100)
23 Microphone (P100, 122)
24 Drive mode lever Single (P43):
Burst (P64):
Auto Bracket (P66):
Self-timer (P68):
25 Shutter button (P39, 100)
26 Focus distance reference mark (P74)
27 Flash open lever (P57)
28 Hot shoe...

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37 Card/Battery door (P24)
38 Release lever (P24)
39 Tripod receptacle (P169)•
When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod 
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
∫Lens
H-FS014042 (LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
40 Tele
41 Lens surface
42 Focus ring (P73)
43 Wide
44 Zoom ring (P47)
45 Contact point
46 Lens fitting mark (P17)
∫ Battery charger/AC adaptor (P21, 161)
47 Power input socket [AC IN]
48 [CHARGE] indicator
49 Power output socket [DC OUT]
50...

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Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings 
and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
A Rear dial
¢ 1 Recording
¢ 2 Playback
Note
•The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion...

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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).
Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.
∫ “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens mount standard for the 
“Micro Four Thirds System”.
This was newly developed as an 
interchangeable lens mount dedicated for 
digital cameras.
∫ About the functions of your lens
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Depending on the type of...

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Interchangeable lenses that can be used with this unit and Auto Focus/Auto 
Aperture Operation (As of April 2010)
(±: Usable,  ¥: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)
¢ 1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.
¢ 2 A Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R; optional) is necessary.
¢ 3 This function is not supported by some Micro Four Thirds mount specification lenses.
For lens operations, please see our website.
¢ 4 When recording...

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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  D when you 
attach a lens.
•Do not try to attach the lens when...

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∫Optical Image Stabilizer
The lens included in DMC-G10K  has a stabilizer function.
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There is no [O.I.S.] switch on the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K. Set the 
[STABILIZER] settings in the [REC] Mode menu. (P116)
Attach the lens cap.
Press the lens release button  D while 
turning the lens as far as possible in the 
direction of the arrow to detach it.
•Always attach the body cap to the camera body so 
that dirt or dust does not get inside.
•Attach the lens rear...

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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.
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Check that the camera is turned off.•Close the flash.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens 
included in DMC-G10K
Insert the lens hood into the lens 
with the short sides at the top and 
bottom, and turn in the direction 
of the arrow until it stops....

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the 
shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and 
then pass it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the 
shoulder strap and...