Panasonic Dmc G10k Operating Instructions Manual

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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu
[CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their 
settings before using them.
•
In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LCD MODE] and 
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P28.
•
Refer to P26 for details.
•Refer to P112 for details.
•Refer to P110 for details.
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
•Adjust the brightness of the screen with 3/4, contrast and saturation 
with  2/1 or the rear dial.
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed in screen shown right, it will switch to the 
color adjustment screen. Adjust between red and green with  3/4 , or 
between orange and blue with  2/1  or the rear dial.
Press [MENU/SET] to return to the LCD adjustment screen.
•It will adjust the LCD monitor when the LCD monitor is in use, and the 
viewfinder when the viewfinder is in use.
U  [CLOCK SET]Setting Date/Time.
 [WORLD TIME]
Set the time in your hom e area and travel destination.
“  [DESTINATION]:
Travel destination area
–  [HOME]:
Your home area
—  [TRAVEL DATE]
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
[TRAVEL SETUP]
[OFF]/[SET] [LOCATION]
[OFF]/[SET]
[BEEP]
Set the volume of the focus confirmation beep, the self-timer beep 
and the alarm beep.
[
s ] (Muted)
[ t ] (Low)
[ u ] (High)
u  [VOLUME]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.
 [MONITOR]/
[VIEWFINDER]Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor/viewfinder 
is adjusted.
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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 to block the light.
•The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD and Power LCD Modes.•[AUTO POWER LCD] cannot be selected when playing back pictures.•[AUTO POWER LCD] is disabled during motion picture recording.•When the menu screen is displayed in a dark environment etc., the LCD monitor becomes 
darker even if [LCD MODE] is set to [OFF].
•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [SLEEP MODE].•[SLEEP MODE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.•[SLEEP MODE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].•Press any button to turn on the LCD monitor again.•[SLEEP MODE] does not work in the following cases.–When using the AC adaptor–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a slide show
 [LCD MODE]
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when 
you are in bright places.
[OFF]
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
…  [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes bright er and easier to see even when 
taking pictures outdoors.
q  [ECONOMY]
You can conserve the battery  life by setting these menus.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use 
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [SLEEP MODE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been 
used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
 [AUTO LCD OFF]:
The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
LCD
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•If it is set to [HOLD] when the camera is set to [ ] (P43) or [ ] (P68), switching of the 
playback screen display (P50) or enlargement by rotating the rear dial is possible during Auto 
Review.
•The Auto Review function is activated regardless of its setting when set to [H] for Burst Mode 
(P64), for Auto Bracket (P66) and for still pictures with audio (P122). (Will not hold) Also, you 
cannot set the Auto Review function.
•If [HIGHLIGHT] (P124) is set to [ON], white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white 
when the Auto Review function is activated.
•[AUTO REVIEW] does not work during Burst Mode when set to [M] or [L] or during recording 
motion pictures.
•When [AUTO REGISTRATION] in [FACE RECOG.] (P104) is set to [ON], [AUTO REVIEW] can 
only be set to [3SEC.] or [5SEC.].
•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.
•This will operate when the AV cable or HD MI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•This will work when the AV cable is connected.
o [AUTO REVIEW]
Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]/[1SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]
[HOLD]:
The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway.
x  [USB MODE]
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting 
the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection 
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
Select either [PC] or [PictB ridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
|  [VIDEO OUT]
Set to match the color television system in each country. 
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
 [TV ASPECT]
Set to match the type of TV.
[W ]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[ X ]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
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¢1 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL]
¢ 2 When [VIDEO OUT] is set to [NTSC]
•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 not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format 
your TV can display, and select the number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P147 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P149 for details.
 [HDMI MODE]
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the 
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using 
the HDMI mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the 
information from the connected TV.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[576p]
¢1/[480p]¢2:
The progressive method with 576¢1/480¢2 available scan lines is 
used for output.
 [VIERA Link]
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the 
VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA 
Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link 
compatible equipment is enabled. (Not all operations 
are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
} [SCENE MENU]
Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to  , 
, , ,  and .
[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected 
Advanced Scene Mode (P88) or Scene Mode (P93) 
appears.
[AUTO]: The Advanced Scene Mode or Scene Mode menu 
screen appears.
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•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P153)•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting 
the card (P35) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the ca rd first and then use this function to reset the 
file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
•When the [REC] Mode settings are reset, data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will also be 
reset.
•When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In 
addition, [FAVORITE] (P134) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set to [OFF], and [ROTATE DISP.] 
(P142) is set to [ON].
–The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P94) and [PET] (P95) in Scene Mode.–The settings of [TRAVEL DATE] (P110) (departure date, return date, location)–The [WORLD TIME] (P112) setting.•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (P161) 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, please try another card before contacting Panasonic or our 
Service Center.
~  [LANGUAGE]Set the language displayed on the screen.
[ENGLISH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[PORTUGUÊS]
 [VERSION DISP.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be 
checked.
v  [NO.RESET]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
w [RESET]The [REC] or [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset to the 
initial settings.
 [FORMAT]
The card is formatted.
Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory 
card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are 
saved elsewhere before using this feature.
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo         
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Holding and using Your Camera
•Do not cover the flash, the AF Assist Lamp 
A or the microphone B with your fingers 
or other objects.
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep 
your arms still at your side and stand with your 
feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you 
press the shutter button.
•Do not touch the front of the lens. (P167)•When taking pictures, make sure your footing 
is stable and there is no danger of colliding 
with another person, an object etc.
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertical ly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P142) is set to [ON])
•
The Direction Detection Function may not operate correctly if recording is performed with the 
camera aimed up or down.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.•You can only use the Direction Detection Function when using a compatible lens.
(Refer to the catalogue, website etc. for compatible lenses.)
Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the 
monitor screen.
A Viewfinder
B LCD monitor
C [LVF/LCD] button
D Eye cup
•You can switch between LCD (LCD monitor) 
display and LVF (viewfinder) display.
•Switching via the [LVF/LCD] button will be 
maintained even when the power of the digital camera is turned [OFF].
Tips for taking good pictures
Direction Detection Function
Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
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∫Diopter adjustment
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that 
you can see the viewfinder clearly.
Look at the display on the viewfinder and 
rotate the diopter adjustment dial to 
where the screen is clearest.
Note
•
The eye cup cannot be removed. Please read P166 for the cleaning and care.
Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode
Press [¦ ] A.
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.
∫ To select a [REC] Mode with the mode dial
Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
Align a desired mode with part  B.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial 
rotates 360 o)•The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the [¦] 
button is lit.
Intelligent Auto Mode (P39)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
9 9P
PAWB
AWB
AWB00AUTO AUTO AUTOAFS
AFS AFS
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∫List of [REC] Modes
∫ Advanced Scene Mode
Program AE Mode (P43)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P84)
The shutter speed is automatically determined 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 (P99)
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Motion Picture Mode (P100)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
Scene Mode (P93)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
My Color Mode (P96)
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among eight color 
modes, and then take pictures.
Portrait Mode (P89)
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery Mode (P90)
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports Mode (P90)
Use this mode to take pictur es of sporting events, etc.
Close-up Mode (P91)
Use this mode to take pict ures of a close-by subject.
Night portrait Mode (P92)
Use this mode to take pictures of night  scenes and people against night time scenery.
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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 /[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/ Face Detection /Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/
[I.EXPOSURE]/[LONG SHTR NR]/ Quick AF/ [FOCUS PRIORITY]/Backlight Compensation/
[I.RESOLUTION]
Press [¦] A.
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.
[¦] button is turned off during recording to prevent the light reflecting on glass or 
similar, but this is not a malfunction.
•[¦] button is turned off when it is pressed again, and it will be set to the [REC] Modes 
selected by the mode dial.
•When the mode dial is set to [ ], motion pi ctures will reflect the setting of Intelligent 
Auto Mode. (P101)
Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC].
•Refer to P44 for [AFS] and [AFC].
•The status indicator  3 lights when you turn this 
unit on  2. (1: Shutter button)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication  1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the Face Detection Function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•The focus indication blinks when the subject is not 
focused. In this case, a picture is not taken. Press the 
shutter button halfway to focus on the subject again.
•The focus range is different depending on the lens 
used.
–When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in 
DMC-G10K is used: 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶
ON
OFF
2
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∫When taking pictures using the flash (P57)
•Open the flash when the flash is to be used.•[ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness.•When [ ] or [ ] is displayed, the Digital Red-Eye correction is turned on.•Shutter speed will be slow when using [ ] or [ ].•Flash modes cannot be switched using the menu in the Intelligent Auto Mode.∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P47)
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too 
dark (P63)
∫ When taking pictures with Manual Focus (P73)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P100)
∫ To take pictures using the Face Recognition function (which stores faces of 
frequent subjects with information such as their names and birthdays) (P104)
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 [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection) (P70)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the Scene Mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. Take 
care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF Tracking (P41).•Depending on the scene detected, camera will automatically adjust the setting of the 
[I.RESOLUTION] (P118). [I.RESOLUTION] cannot be set via the [REC] Mode menu.
•When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] 
is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces 
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
•In Intelligent Auto Mode, [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P126) is fixed to [ON]. This means you 
cannot take pictures until the subject is in focus.
•The access indication (P25) lights red when pictures are being recorded on the card.
Scene detection
¦
>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •Only when [ ] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-SUNSET]
[i-BABY]
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