Panasonic Dmc G3 Owners Manual

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 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the inst ructions completely.
Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-G3
until 
2011/5/11 

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Contents
Before Use
Care of the camera ................................... 5
Standard Accessories ............................... 6
Names and Functions of Components ...... 7
About the Lens ........................................ 14
Preparation
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................. 15
Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................. 18
Charging the Battery ............................... 19• Charging ........................................... 19
• Approximate operating time and number of...

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Taking Pictures that match the Scene 
being recorded (Scene Mode)............... 105• [PORTRAIT] .................................... 105
• [SOFT SKIN] ................................... 106
• [SCENERY]..................................... 106
• [ARCHITECTURE] .......................... 106
• [SPORTS] ....................................... 106
• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS]............. 107
• [FLOWER]....................................... 107
• [FOOD]............................................ 108
•...

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Connecting to other equipment
Enjoying 3D pictures ............................. 164Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen ..... 168
Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and 
Motion Pictures ..................................... 172• Copy by inserting the SD card into 
the recorder .................................... 172
• Copy the playback image using  an AV cable .................................... 173
• Copying to a PC using  “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ...................... 174
Connecting to a PC...

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Before Use
Before UseCare of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in 
following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be 
recorded.
–Drop or hit the camera.–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust, 
water, sand, etc.
•
Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space 
around...

Before Use
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
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The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera 
was purchased.
For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.
•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery  in the text.•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger  or charger in the text.•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as  card in the...

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Before Use
Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Sensor
2Flash  (P72)
3 Self-timer indicator  (P81)/
AF Assist Lamp  (P140)
4 Lens fitting mark (P15)
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button  (P16)
8 [LVF/LCD] button (P11)
9 Diopter adjustment dial  (P11)
10 Viewfinder  (P11)
11 Playback button (P48 , 52)
12 Motion picture button  (P46)
13 Camera ON/OFF switch  (P28)
14 Rear dial (P13)
15 [DISP./Fn1] button  (P37, 51,  99)
16 Eye Cup  (P189)
17 Touch panel/LCD monitor  (P9, 12)
18...

Before Use
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21 Shoulder strap eyelet (P18)
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
22 [REMOTE] socket  (P184)
23 [HDMI] socket  (P168)
24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket  (P168, 173 , 176, 
178)
25 Focus distance reference mark  (P91)
26 Stereo microphone
27 Shutter button  (P35)
28 Speaker  (P64)
29 Flash open lever  (P72)
30 Hot shoe  (P182)
31 Mode dial  (P30)
32 Status indicator  (P28)
33 Intelligent Auto button  (P38)
34 Tripod receptacle...

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Before Use
∫Lens
38 Tele
39 Lens surface
40 Focus ring  (P89)
41 Wide
42 Zoom ring (P71)
43 Contact point
44 Lens fitting mark (P15)
45 [O.I.S.] switch  (P69)
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body. 
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
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Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use...

Before Use
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The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to 
take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor.
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Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
∫ Taking pictures at a high angle
•This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the 
subject.
•It can only be rotated 90 o towards you.
∫ Taking pictures at a low angle
•This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc....