Panasonic Dmc G10k Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic
You can display pictures by recording date.Note
•
The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected 
when the calendar screen is first displayed.
•If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day 
is displayed.
•You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.•If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2010.•If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are 
displayed by the dates at the travel destination in Calendar Playback.
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)
Rotate the rear dial left to display the 
calendar screen.
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the date to be played back.
•If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is not displayed.
Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to 
display the pictures that were recorded on 
the selected date.
•Rotate the rear dial left to return to the calendar 
screen display.
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET] or 
the rear dial.
•The picture that was selected will appear.
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the rear dial right.
1 k> 2k > 4k> 8k> 16k
•When you rotate the rear dial left after enlarging the picture, 
the magnification becomes lower.
•When you change the magnification, the zoom position 
indication  A appears for about 1 second, and the position of 
the enlarged section can be moved by pressing  3 /4/ 2/1.
•The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality 
deteriorates.
•When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom 
position indication appears for about 1 second.
or
A
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∫Switching the displayed image while maintaining the Playback Zoom
You can switch the displayed image while maintaining the same zoom magnification and 
zoom position for the Playback Zoom.
Switch to picture select operation by pressing 
the rear dial during Playback Zoom, and select 
pictures with  2/1.
•It will switch between picture select operation and move 
zoom position operation every time the rear dial is pressed 
during Playback Zoom.
Note
•You can also delete the recording information etc. on the screen during Playback Zoom by 
pressing [DISPLAY].
•If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the Cropping function. (P140)•The Playback Zoom may not operate if pict ures have been recorded with other equipment.•The zoom magnification and the zoom position are canceled when the camera is turned off 
(including Sleep Mode).
•The zoom position returns to the center in the following images.–Images with different aspect ratios–Images with different numbers of recorded pixels–Images with a different rotation direction (when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON])•Playback Zoom cannot be used during motion pict ure playback or pictures with audio playback.
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
Press [(].
To delete a single picture
Select the picture to be deleted, and then 
press [ ‚].
A [( ] button
B [DISPLAY] button
C [
‚] button
Press 2 to select [YES] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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∫When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P134) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or 
[ ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], press  3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures. 
([ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] cannot be selected if no pictures have been set as 
[FAVORITE].)
Note
•
Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [ ‚] is displayed). Use a battery with sufficient 
power or the AC adaptor (P161).
•If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or 
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT  Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.
•Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.•If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P144), they will not be deleted 
even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü] is selected.
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures
Press [‚ ].
Press  3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•[DELETE ALL]  > step5.
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the picture, and 
then press [DISPLAY] to set. 
(Repeat this step.)
•[ ‚ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is 
pressed again, the setting is canceled.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Advanced (Recording pictures)Switching the Display of the LCD Monitor/
Viewfinder
Press [DISPLAY] to change.
A[DISPLAY] button
•When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not 
activated.
With the [LCD DISP.STYLE] (P127) of the [CUSTOM] menu, you can choose the 
displayed screen on the LCD monitor to display in [ ] (LCD monitor style) or [ ] 
(viewfinder style).
When [ ] is set
BNormal display¢1, 2
C No display¢1
D Tu r n ed  o ff
When [ ] is set
ENormal display idetailed information¢1, 2
F Normal display¢1
G Tu r n ed  o ff
Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen
LCD monitor display
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With the [LVF DISP.STYLE] (P127) of the [CUSTOM] menu, you can choose the displayed 
screen on the viewfinder to display in [ ] (viewfinder style) or [ ] (LCD monitor style).
When [ ] is set
When [ ] is set
¢1 Guide lines are displayed when the [GUIDE LINE] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to anything 
except [OFF].
It is possible to move the position of the guide line using the Quick Menu when it is set to 
[ ]. (P56)
¢ 2 Histograms are displayed when the [HISTOGRAM] of the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].
It is possible to move the position of the histogram using the Quick Menu. (P57)
It is also possible to display the Exposure Meter by setting the [EXPO.METER] of the 
[CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P127)
Note
•In  [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P92),  the guide line is gray.
∫ About LCD priority playback
When the [PLAY ON LCD] (P127) in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON], the LCD monitor 
is turned on in the following cases.
You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when 
using the viewfinder to record.
•
When it is switched from recording screen to playback screen
Viewfinder display
A Normal display¢1
B Normal display idetailed information¢ 1, 2
C No display¢1
D Detailed information¢1, 2
9P PAWB
STD
STD
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guide lines or the cross point of 
these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the 
slope and the balance of the subject.
∫ Set the position of the guide line with [ ]
•
Set the [GUIDE LINE] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ ]. (P124)1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. (P30)2Press  2/1 to select guide line, and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can also use the rear dial to set.
3Press  3/4/ 2/1 to set the position.
•The guide line returns to the center when [ ‚] is pressed.4Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.5Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the Quick 
Menu.
•Position of the guide line can be set from the [CUSTOM] menu 
too.
∫ About the Histogram
A histogram is a graph that displays brightness  along the horizontal axis (black to white) 
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
Examples of histogram
A []: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3 k3 for taking pictures with a 
well-balanced composition.
B []: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the screen.
C []: Position of the guide line can be set. It is used to take well balanced pictures of 
subjects off the center of the image.
1Properly Exposed
2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed
¢ Histogram
P P
PP
PP
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3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
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200
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∫Set the position of the histogram
•Set the [HISTOGRAM] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON]. (P124)1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. (P30)2Press  2/1 to select histogram, and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can also use the rear dial to set.
3Press  3/4/2/1  to set the position.4Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.
5Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the Quick 
Menu.
•Position of the histogram can be set from the [CUSTOM] menu too.
Note
•When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the 
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
–When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [ n0EV] during Exposure Compensation 
or in the Manual Exposure Mode
–When the flash is activated–When the flash is closed•When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places•When the exposure is not adequately adjusted•The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode.•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing 
software used in PCs etc.
•Histogram is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during the playback.
[REC] Mode: 
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
A To open the flashSlide the flash open lever.
BTo close the flashPress the flash until it clicks.
•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash is 
closed.
Note
•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•Open the flash.
Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P28)
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
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Press 3/4 to select a mode and press 
[MENU/SET].
•For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer 
to “Available flash settings by Recording Mode”. (P59)
Press [MENU/SET]  to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
The flash is activated twice. The interval between the first and second flash is 
longer when [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set. The subject should not move until the 
second flash is activated.
¢ [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P117) on the [REC] Mode menu is set to [ON], [ ] appears on 
the flash icon.
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced Flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.Simultaneously it reduc es the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow Sync.
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark 
background landscape will appear brighter.
•
Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can 
enhance your photos.
:
Slow Sync./
Red-Eye 
Reduction
¢
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature 
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background 
landscape will appear brighter.
Simultaneously it reduc es the red-eye phenomenon.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can 
enhance your photos.
Π:
Forced Flash OFF
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
flash is not permitted.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About the Digital Red-Eye Correction
When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] (P117) has been set to [ON] and Red-Eye Reduction 
([ ], [ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the 
flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. (Only 
available when the AF Mode is set to [ š] and face detection is active)
•
Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.•In the following cases, Digital Red-Eye Correction does not work.–When the flash setting is set to [ ‡], [‰] or [ Œ]–When [RED-EYE REMOVAL] is set to [OFF]–When the AF Mode is set to anything except [ š]
∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode)
¢ [ ] is displayed. [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene 
Mode or the Scene Mode is changed.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫The available flash range to take pictures
•The available flash range is an approximation.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] (P119) is set to [OFF]
•At the time of flash photography, when distance with the subject is near, the flash light is 
interrupted with the lens and a part of the picture being taken becomes dark. Check the 
distance between the camera and the subject w hen taking a picture. The distance from which 
the subject blocks the flash light differs according to the lens used.
–When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is attached: 45 cm (1.48 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode
¢ 2This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.•When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second.•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Note
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The 
objects may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted 
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
•When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
•The White Balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
ISO sensitivity
When the 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 lens included in DMC-G10K is used
Available flash range
WideTe l e
AUTO 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 6.2 m 
(20.3 feet)
¢30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.9 m 
(12.8 feet)¢
ISO100
45 cm (1.48 feet) to 3.1 m (10.2 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet)
ISO200 45 cm (1.48 feet) to 4.4 m (14.4 feet) 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet)
ISO400 45cm (1.48feet) to 6.2m (20.3feet) 30cm (0.99feet) to 3.9m (12.8feet)
ISO800 50cm (1.64feet) to 8.8m (28.9feet) 30cm (0.99feet) to 5.5m (18.0feet)
ISO1600 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 12.5 m 
(41.0 feet) 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 7.8 m (25.6 feet)
ISO3200 1.1 m (3.61 feet) to 17.7 m 
(58.1 feet) 70 cm (2.29 feet) to 11.1 m 
(36.4 feet)
ISO6400 1.6 m (5.24 feet) to 25.1 m 
(82.3 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 15.7 m 
(51.5 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60
¢1 to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th
‰ 1/60
¢2 to 1/160th Œ60¢3 to 1/4000th
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