Panasonic Dmc G3 Owners Manual

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Playback/Editing
∫To print the date
After setting the number of prints, set/cancel  printing with the recording date by pressing 
1 .
•
Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set 
to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the 
operating instructions for the printer.
•The date print feature is disabled for pictures that are stamped with text.
Note
•The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.•Depending on the printer, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if 
this is the case.
•It may not be possible to use the print settings  with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the 
settings, and reset the settings.
•If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the print setting cannot be set.•The [PRINT SET] feature is disabled for motion pictures and pictures taken with the [QUALITY] 
set to [ ]. 
						

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You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.
1Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.  (P56)2Press 3/4  to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Collective editing in a group unit is possible by selecting a picture with burst icon [˜ ].
For [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] and [MULTI IN BURST GROUP], refer to P146.
∫ Canceling all the [PROTECT] settings
1Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.2Press  3/4  to select [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
Note
•The [PROTECT] feature is only designed to work with this camera.•Even if you protect pictures on a card, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.•Even if you do not protect pictures on a card, they cannot be deleted when the card’s 
Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].
[PROTECT]
3
Select the picture, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
When [MULTI] has been selected•Repeat these steps for each picture.•The settings are canceled when 
[MENU/SET] is pressed again.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
Press  2/1 to select 
the picture. Press 
3/4 /2 /1 to 
select the pictures. 
						

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Playback/Editing
You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images.
1Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P56)2Press 3/4  to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  2/1  to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
•Collective editing in a group unit is possible by selecting a picture with burst icon [˜ ].
4Press 2/1  to select the person and then press 
[MENU/SET].
5(When [REPLACE] is selected) Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select 
the person to replace and then press [MENU/SET].
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [YES] is 
selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
Note
•Cleared information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] cannot be restored.•When all Face Recognition information in a picture has been canceled, the picture will not be 
categorised using Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
[FACE REC EDIT] 
						

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Connecting to other equipmentEnjoying 3D pictures
Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optional) to the camera allows you to 
take 3D pictures for extra impact.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required.
Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera.
Bring the subject into the frame and record by pressing the shutter 
button fully.
•Focusing is not required when recording 3D pictures.•Still pictures recorded with the 3D interchangeable lens attached are saved in MPO 
format (3D).
Note
•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.•It is recommended to use a tripod or a flash to record steady pictures.•When a distance to the subject is 0.6 m (1.97 feet) to approximately 1 m (3.28 feet), horizontal 
disparity becomes too great, and you may not see the 3D effect at the edges of the image.
•Using the 3D interchangeable lens darkens the lens, and so the automatically adjusted ISO 
sensitivity may be set higher than normal. 
•Up to approx. 500 3D pictures can be recorded on a 2 GB card. (When the aspect ratio is set to 
[ X ], and the quality is set to [ ].)
•Read the operating instructions of the 3D interchangeable lens for details.
Taking 3D pictures
3D picture
The image is an illustration.
To ensure that the 3D pictures can be safely viewed, pay attention to the 
following points when recording.
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Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.•The suggested minimum subject distance is 0.6 m (1.97 feet).•Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking. 
						

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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optional), the following 
feature will be disabled:
(Recording functions)
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Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation•Aperture setting•Zoom operation•Recording motion pictures¢ 1
•[HIGH DYNAMIC] in Creative Control Mode•Defocus control function
¢ 1 The motion picture button and the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu will be unavailable or 
unusable.
([REC] Mode menu)
•[PICTURE SIZE]¢2/[QUALITY]¢3/[FOCUS MODE]/[QUICK AF]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/
[I.RESOLUTION]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[SHADING COMP.]/[EX. TELE CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[SH] 
of [BURST RATE]/[STABILIZER]
¢ 2 The setting is fixed as shown below.
¢ 3 When attaching 3D interchangeable lens, the following icons are displayed.
([CUSTOM] menu)
•[AF/AE LOCK]/[DIRECT FOCUS AREA]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/[SHUTTER AF]/
[AF ASSIST LAMP]/[AF+MF]/[MF ASSIST]/[MF GUIDE]/[ BUTTON]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]/[DEFOCUS CTRL] and [TOUCH AF] in [TOUCH SETTINGS]
Aspect ratioPicture size
X 1824k1368 pixels
Y 1824k1216 pixels
W 1824k1024 pixels
1712k 1712 pixels
[] :MPO iFine (Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
[] :MPO iStandard (
Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.) 
						

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Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 
3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.
It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 
3D compatible television with an SD card slot.
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable 
and display the playback screen. (P168)
•When [VIERA Link] (P67) is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA 
Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed. 
Refer to P170 for details.
•For the pictures recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.
∫ Playback in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D PLAY] in [PLAYBACK MODE] in the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.  (P150)
∫ Playback as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D] in [SLIDE SHOW] in the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.  (P148)
∫ Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D
1Select the picture recorded in 3D.
2Select [2D/3D SETTINGS] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and then press 
[MENU/SET].  (P56)
•
Playback method will switch to 3D if it is play ing back in 2D (conventional image), or it will 
switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
•If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwis e strange when playing back pictures recorded 
in 3D, set to 2D.
∫ Functions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures
•[HIGHLIGHT] in the [CUSTOM] menu¢
•Playback Zoom¢
•Deleting pictures¢
•Editing functions of [PLAYBACK] Mode menu ([TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[VIDEO DIVIDE]/
[RESIZE]/[CROPPING]/[ASPECT CONV.]/[ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.]/[FAVORITE]¢/[PRINT 
SET]¢/[PROTECT]¢/[FACE REC EDIT]¢)
¢ Can be used when displayed in 2D.
Playing back 3D pictures
For current information regarding devices that can playback 3D pictures 
recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.)
Preparations: Set the [HDMI MODE] to [AUTO] or [1080i].  (P66)
Set the [3D PLAYBACK] to [ ].  (P67) 
						

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Note
•When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder of this unit, it is 
played back in 2D (conventional image).
•A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching back and forth playback of 3D 
pictures and 2D pictures.
•When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After 
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
•When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television 
screen.
•If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)
∫ Copying to a PC
•For details, refer to “Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”” on  P174.
Saving 3D pictures 
						

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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
Connect the camera and a TV.
A To connect with an AV cable (supplied)
B  To connect using an HDMI mini cable (optional)
1 Terminals on your TV
2 Video terminal
3 Yellow: to the video input socket
4 White: to the audio input socket
5 HDMI socket
A  AV cable (supplied)
B  HDMI mini cable (optional)
C  Align the marks, and insert.
•
Check the [TV ASPECT]  (P66) when connecting with an AV cable.•Check the [HDMI MODE]  (P66) when connecting with an HDMI mini cable.•Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/ out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result 
in malfunction if it is plugged in obliquely or in the wrong direction.)
•You can enjoy higher quality still pictures and motion pictures by connecting this unit to an 
HDMI compatible high definition TV us ing an HDMI mini cable (optional).
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
HDMI IN 
						

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Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connecter in use.
Turn the camera on and then press [(].
•Input of the TV will switch automatically and pl ayback screen is displayed when connected to a 
VIERA Link compatible TV using an  HDMI mini cable with the [VIERA Link]  (P67) set to [ON]. 
(P170)
Note
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one when connecting with an AV cable.•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional) 
when connecting with an HDMI mini cable.
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Audio will be played back in monaural when connecting with an AV cable.•Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch)  when connecting with an HDMI mini cable.•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or 
the left and right of the pictures.
•Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off.•Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority  when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are 
connected.
•The connection with the USB connection cable will take priority when you connect the USB 
connection cable simultaneously with the HDMI mini cable.
•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.•Proper playback will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•The viewfinder cannot be displayed when connected with a AV cable.•During HDMI output, no picture is displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.•Read the operating instructions for the TV.
The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.
•Proper playback (aspect ratio) will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with 
the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connec t the camera to the TV using the AV cable 
(supplied) and play back the motion picture.
•For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 
						

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1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI 
mini cable (optional) (P168).
2Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
•Operate with reference to the operation icons displayed on the screen.
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
Note
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To playback the audio of the motion pictures, set the [SOUND] in the Slide Show setting screen 
to [AUTO] or [AUDIO].
•Operation icons are hidden, if no operation is performed for a while when the operation icons 
are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the following buttons is pressed 
while the operation icons are not displayed.
–3/ 4/2 /1, [OK], [SUB MENU], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button•It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 
or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
•When the [VIERA Link] (P67)  of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the button on this unit 
will be limited.
•VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV 
for how to set etc.)
•If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] (P67)  to [OFF].
Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is the VIERA Link?
•
VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.•This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy 
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a 
HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
•VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with 
HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using 
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the 
operating instructions for the respective devices.
•This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5.  VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest Panasonic 
version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of 
December 2010)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON].  (P67)
1 [SUB MENU]
2 [OK]
3 [RETURN]
¢The shape of the remote control varies 
depending on the region. Operate following 
the TV instructions displayed on screen.