Panasonic Dmc G10k Operating Instructions Manual

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∫About the Flicker Reduction Function
If there is marked flicker or striping when recording motion pictures, the Flicker Reduction 
Function can be set to [ON].
1Press [ ‚].
•The Flicker Reduction Function will be forcefully activated, and the shutter speed will be 
adjusted to 1/100.
2Rotate the rear dial.
•It is possible to select the shutter speed to adjust from 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, or 1/120, and 
adjust to the optimal setting while viewing the screen.
•When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 1, motion picture recording matching to the 
subject or recording situation can be performed.
∫ Scene detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically  detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the 
focus and exposure.  (Face Detection) (P70)
Note
•Refer to P41 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same 
subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the 
subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is 
shaken, when zoom is used
Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.
•Sound will be heard when pressing the shutter button fully indicating start/stop of motion 
picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P31).
•If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording 
automatically.
When set to Intelligent Auto Mode
¦>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-LOW LIGHT]
[i-MACRO]
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Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
¢This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.•[ ] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the HDMI mini 
cable (optional). For details, see “Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket” on P147.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
•Refer to P122 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures.
¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•Refer to P185 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other 
objects.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. dep ending on the environment of the motion picture 
recording.
•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.•When the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] is set to [ON], the angle of view will change when the screen is 
switched between the still picture screen and motion picture screen, because the zoom factor is 
different between still pictures and motion pictures. (P47)
•The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures.•When recording a motion picture, [STABILIZER] will be fixed to [MODE1] even if it is set to 
[MODE2] or [MODE3].
•Set the [FILM MODE] by using the Quick Menu (P30).•When recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used.–[ ] in the AF Mode 
(It will switch to Multi Auto Focus Mode for motion pictures.)
–Direction Detection Function–[FACE RECOG.]
Changing the settings for the recording quality
Select [REC QUALITY] from the 
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, and press 1. 
(P28)
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect ratio
([HD]) 1280 k720 pixels 30
16:9
¢([WVGA]) 848k480 pixels 30
([VGA]) 640 k480 pixels 30
4:3
([QVGA]) 320 k240 pixels 30
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•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (P161) when recording motion 
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (P161) the power supply is cut off due 
to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will 
not be recorded.
•Color or brightness of the screen may change or horizontal streaks may appear on the screen 
when the picture is taken under extremely bright light, or under fluorescent lamps, mercury 
lamps, or sodium lamps etc.
•The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used.–Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times–Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment
Before taking pictures, format (P35) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data 
recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large 
capacity card.
•When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the 
quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back. 
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
•Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played 
back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.
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[REC] Mode: 
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
•
The Face Recognition function includes the following.In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)–The camera will remember the face that has been photographed 
many times and display the registration screen automatically 
(if [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback
 Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([CATEGORY PLAY] (P133))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
•[FACE RECOG.] only works when [AF MODE] is set to [ š].•During the Burst Mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person’s picture information may be added 
when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.
•[FACE RECOG.] cannot be used with the [FOO D] in [CLOSE-UP], [NIGHT SCENERY] and 
[ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [MF], automatic registration is not available.•The data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be reset when the [REC] menu settings are reset 
with [RESET].
•[FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure 
recognition of a person.
•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular face detection.
•Even when face recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set to 
[OFF] will not be categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•Even when face recognition information is changed (P108), face recognition information for the 
pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorized by face recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in 
[FACE REC EDIT] (P145).
[FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫Point of recording when registering the face images
•
Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
•
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles. (P108)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting. (P108)•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
Example of faces that are hard to recognize
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize 
faces correctly even for registered faces in the following 
instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.
•Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows ( A)•The face is dark/the light is at an angle ( B)•The face is facing in angle or sideways•The face is facing upward/downward•The eyes are closed•When the face is extremely bright or dark•Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.•When the face appears small on the screen•The entire face is not in the screen•When distinctive facial features have changed with age•When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one 
another
•Facial expression is very different•When there is little contrast on the faces•When there is rapid movement•When the camera is shaking•When Digital Zoom is used
A
B
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Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. 
(P28)
Press 3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the face 
recognition frame that is not registered, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with 
the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) 
cannot be registered.
•When recognition fails, a message will appear and 
the display will return to the recording screen. In this 
case, try taking the picture again.
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Registering face image of new person
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Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press  1.
•You can register up to 3 face images.
Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
∫About the information 
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 4 on P106, an 
explanation appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on P129.
[AGE]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  2/1 to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press  3/4  to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[ADD IMAGES]
To add additional face images.
(Add Images)
1Select the unregistered face recognition frame, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
3Press [ ‚].
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
1Press  2/1 to select the face image to delete, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press [ ‚].
•If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted.
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You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also 
delete the information of the registered person.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and 
then press  1. (P28)
2Press  4 to select [MEMORY] and press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the face image to edit or delete 
and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press 1 . (P28)2Press 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the item and then press  1.
4Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[INFO EDIT]
Changing the information of an already registered person.
Perform step 6 in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
[PRIORITY]
The focus and exposure are preferentially adjusted for 
higher-priority faces.
Press  3/4/2 /1  to select the priority and then press  
[MENU/SET].
[DELETE]Deleting information of a registered person.
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity
ItemDescription of settings
[AUTO REGISTRATION]
[OFF]/[ON]
•When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], 
[FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.
•For details, see “Auto Registration” on P109.
[SENSITIVITY]
[HIGH]/[NORMAL]/[LOW]
•Select [HIGH] when recognition proves to be difficult. The 
likelihood of recognition increases, but so does the likelihood 
of mistaken recognition.
•Select [LOW] when mistaken recognition happens frequently.•To return to the original settings, select [NORMAL].
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When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display 
automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances.
•
Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (It is not counted when Burst 
Mode, Auto Bracket, White Balance Bracket, Multi Film Bracket or [AUDIO REC.] is set.)•It may be extremely hard to recognize only with [AUTO REGISTRATION], so register the face 
images with [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu beforehand.
∫ Registering from the automatic registration screen1Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
•If there are no registered persons, proceed to step 3.•Selection screen is displayed again when [NO] is selected, and 
when [YES] is selected with 3, [AUTO REGISTRATION] will be 
set to [OFF].
2Press  3/4 to select [NEW PERSON] or 
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE] and then press [MENU/SET].
•
After additionally registering or changing a face image, the screen returns automatically to 
the recording screen.
3Perform the operation in Step 6 and following in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
Note
•
If the registration screen will not display, it may display easier by recording in the same 
conditions or with the same expressions.
•If a face is not recognized even though it is registered, it will make the recognition easier by 
registering the person again using the [FACE RECOG.] in the [REC] Mode menu in that 
environment.
•If the registration screen is displayed for a person that is already registered, it will make the 
recognition easier by additionally registering.
•It may make recognition harder when a picture recorded with flash is registered.
Auto Registration
ItemDescription of settings
[NEW PERSON]
•A list of registered people is  displayed when there are 6 people 
already registered. Select the person to be replaced.
[ADDITIONAL IMAGE]
To additionally register a face image for a registered person.
Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the person to whom you wish 
add the picture, and then press [MENU/SET].
•
If 3 images have already been registered, the picture 
replacement screen will appear. In this case, select the picture 
you wish to replace.
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[REC] Mode: 
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28.
If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the 
number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) 
is recorded when you take the picture. You can display the number of days that have 
passed when playing back the pictures and stam p it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT 
STAMP] (P136).
•
The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P26)
Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture
Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, 
and then press  1.
Press  3 to select [TRAVEL SETUP] and then press 
1.
Press 4 to select [SET] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to set the departure date 
(year/month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3/ 4/2/1 to set the return date (year/
month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].
•If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] 
while the date bar is displayed.
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