Panasonic Dmc G3 Owners Manual

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∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
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The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder) 
(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC...

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MOTION JPEG] (Recording with picture quality set to [HD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available  for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
•Motion picture...

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∫Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
Note
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–Using the [AUTO] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE].– When flash is used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely...

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow and open the card/battery 
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you 
hear a locking sound and then check that 
it is locked by lever A....

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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
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Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit...

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Note
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static 
electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other...

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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
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Switching between the display of number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time can be performed in 
the [REMAINING DISP.]  (P141) in the [CUSTOM] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999 i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ ]...

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to 
step4.
Touch [LANGUAGE SET].
Select the language.
Touch [CLOCK SET].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ 3]/[4].
•You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the date...

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Touch [SET]  to set.
Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen.
Note
•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery  in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [TEXT STAMP]  (P152) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the...

Basic
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BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
∫To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial
Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
Align a desired mode with part  A.
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Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode.
∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode
Press [¦ ].
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.•The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the [¦] 
button is lit.