Panasonic Dmc G3 Owners Manual

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∫Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also 
turns off.
Automatic input switching:
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If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press 
[ ( ], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power 
is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s...

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Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion 
Pictures
Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on 
the file format. (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions.
File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD]
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See the instruction manual for the recorder about the details of 
copying and playing back.
•Note that the equipment described may not be available in 
certain countries and regions....

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File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]
Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using 
a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, DVD recorder, or video.
This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high-definition 
(AVCHD), so it is convenient for distribut ing copies. Image will be standard quality instead 
of high-definition at this time.
1Connect this unit with the recording equipment with an AV...

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File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [RAW], [MPO], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]
It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MOTION 
JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture 
that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHO TOfunSTUDIO” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Also, you can write images to DVD, combine multiple pictures 
to create a single panorama pictur e, or create a slide show by...

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Connecting to a PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
•Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of your PC.
•If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message 
prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased 
so do not choose to format.)
If the card is not recognized, please refer to the...

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AUSB connection cable (supplied)•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction.)
B Align the marks, and insert.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery 
power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status indicator 
blinks and the alarm beeps.
Refer to...

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∫Viewing the contents of the card using the PC (folder composition)
A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.
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After [NO.RESET]  (P68) in the [SETUP] menu has been executed•When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when 
pictures were taken using another make of camera)
•When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder
∫Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely
Select...

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Printing the Pictures
If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to 
be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s LCD monitor.
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Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to 
the operating instructions of your printer.
A USB connection cable (supplied)
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out....

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Selecting a single picture and printing it
1Press 2/1  to select the picture and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press  3 to select [PRINT START] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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Refer to  P180 for the items which can be set before starting to print 
the pictures.
•Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
Selecting multiple pictures and printing them
1Press  3.
2Press  3/4  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•If the print check screen has appeared, select...

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Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single 
picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing 
them” procedures.
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When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the 
camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [ {] and then set the paper size or the layout 
on the printer. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.)
•When [PRINT...