Panasonic Dmc G3 Owners Manual

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Connecting to other equipment
∫[PAPER SIZE]
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Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)
•
An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
∫ Layout printing
When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you 
want to print.
When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set 
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.
Note
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The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [ ¥] indication lights 
orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the 
printer.
•If the number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed several times. In this case, the 
remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set.
•Only pictures taken in JPEG format can be pr inted. Those taken in RAW will use the JPEG 
pictures that were simultaneously created. If an equivalent JPEG picture is not available, no 
print will take place.
ItemDescription of settings
{ Settings on the printer are prioritized.
[L/3.5 qk5q]
89 mmk127 mm
[2L/5 qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm
[POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm
[16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm
[A4] 210 mmk297 mm
[A3] 297 mmk420 mm
[10 k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm
[4 qk6 q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm
[8 qk10 q] 203.2 mmk254 mm
[LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm
[CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm
ItemDescription of settings
{  Settings on the printer are prioritized.
á   1 picture with no frame on 1 page
â   1 picture with a frame on 1 page
ã   2 pictures on 1 page
ä   4 pictures on 1 page 
						

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OthersOptional accessories
After attaching the external flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500; optional), the 
effective range will be increased when compared to the camera’s built in flash.
Preparations: 
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Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash.
∫Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220; optional)
Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe and then turn on the 
camera and the dedicated flash.
Select [FLASH] on the [REC] Mode menu.  (P56)
Press  3/4 to select the mode and then press [MENU/SET].
•While the external flash is connected, the following icons are displayed.
∫When using other commercially available external flashes without 
communication functions with the camera (DMC-G3)
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It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash. If you want to use the external flash in 
Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the aperture value and the ISO 
sensitivity to match the settings on the camera.
•Set to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode on the camera and then set the 
same aperture value and ISO sensitivity on the external flash. (The exposure cannot be 
compensated adequately due to the change on the aperture value in Shutter-Priority AE Mode 
and the external flash cannot control the light adequately in Program AE Mode because the 
aperture value cannot be fixed.)
External Flash (optional)
: External flash Forced ON : External flash Slow Sync. 
						

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Note
•You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
•Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed 
polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate 
normally.
•If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the 
dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them.
•Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the 
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it.
•Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.•The camera will become unstable when attaching the external flash, it is recommended to use 
a tripod when taking picture.
•Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.•When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
•If you use the external flash when the White Balance is set to [ ] finely adjust the White 
Balance depending on the picture quality.  (P95)
•If you take pictures close to the subject in Wi de, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom 
of the recorded picture.
•Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.
The MC protector (optional) is a transparent f ilter which affects neither the colors nor the 
amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.
The ND filter (optional) reduces the amount  of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to 
adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance.
PL filter (optional) will suppress the reflected light from a metal or non spherical surfaces 
(flat non-metallic surfaces, water vapour or invi sible particles in the air), making it possible 
to take a picture with enhanced contrast.
Note
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MCu“Multi-coated”
NDu“Neutral Density”•Do not attach multiple filters at the same time.•You can attach the lens cap or the lens hood when the filter is attached.•Accessories other than filters, such as conversion lenses, cannot be mounted. It may cause 
malfunction.
•Refer to the instructions for each filter for details.
Protector/Filter (optional) 
						

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If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake) 
when using a tripod and you can keep the shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with 
[B] (Bulb) or Burst Mode. The remote shutte r works similar to the shutter button on the 
camera.
Note
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Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).•You cannot operate the camera with the remote shutter in the following cases.–When the Sleep Mode is canceled–When starting/ending the recording of motion pictures•Read the operating instructions of the remote shutter for details.
By connecting the AC adaptor (optional), and then plugging them into an electrical socket, 
you can connect this unit to a PC or printer  and use without worrying about the capacity of 
the battery. To use the AC adaptor, a DC coupler (optional) is required.
Note
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
Remote Shutter (optional)
 AC adaptor (optional)/DC coupler (optional) 
						

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LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
•The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (LCD 
monitor style) in the LCD monitor.
∫In recording
Recording in Program AE Mode [ ] (Initial setting)
1 Recording Mode (P30)
2 Flash Mode  (P72)
3 REC MODE (when recording motion  pictures)  (P133)/Recording quality  (P134)
4 Picture size  (P125)
5 Quality  (P126)
6 Optical Image Stabilizer (P69) /
: Jitter alert (P70)
7:Burst  (P77)
: Auto Bracket  (P79)
:Self-timer  (P81)
8 Picture Mode (P115)
9 Battery indication  (P21)
10 Touch Quick Menu
¢ 1 (P59)Ô: Recording state (Flashes red.)/
Focus  (P34) (Lights green.)
11 Touch Shutter
¢ 1 (P36)
12 Display¢ 1 (P37 , 51)
13 Number of recordable pictures¢ 2 (P27)
14 Dial operation guide  (P142)
15 ISO sensitivity (P97)
16 Exposure compensation value  (P76)/Brightness  (P41)/Manual Exposure Assistance 
(P103)
17 Shutter speed  (P35)
18 Aperture value  (P35)
19 Metering Mode  (P127)
20 AF Mode  (P83)
21 Focus Mode  (P33)
22 Exposure meter  (P138)
23 AF area  (P34, 83)
24 Card  (P25) (displayed only during recording)/
Elapsed recording time  (P46):
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∫In recording (after settings)
25 Custom settings  (P114)
26 Flash output adjustment  (P129)
27 2nd curtain synchro  (P128)
28 Extended Tele Conversion (when recording  motion pictures)  (P71)
29 Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still  pictures)  (P71)
30 Histogram  (P137)
31 Digital Zoom  (P71)
32 WIND CUT (P135)
33 Defocus control function  (P42)
34 Spot metering target  (P127)
35 Self-timer
¢ 6 (P81)
36White Balance Bracket  (P96)
37 Available recording time¢2  (P27) :¢3
38White Balance Fine Adjustment (P95)
39 White Balance  (P92)/ : Color  (P41)
40 Current date and time/ “: Travel 
destination setting
¢ 4 (P62)
41 Program Shift  (P44)
42 AE lock (P100)
43 Face Recognition  (P116)
44 AF lock  (P100)
45 Mic level display  (P135)
Age
¢5  (P110)
Location¢4  (P63)
46 Simultaneous recording indicator  (P115)
Name
¢5  (P110)
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date
¢4  (P63)
47 Intelligent Resolution  (P129)
48 Intelligent Dynamic Range Control  (P129)
49 Photo Style  (P123)
¢
1Only displayed in the LCD monitor.¢ 2 It is possible to switch the display between th e number of recordable pictures and available 
recording time with the [REMAINING DISP.] setting in the [CUSTOM] menu.
¢ 3 “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
¢4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
¢5 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in Scene Mode.
¢ 6 This is displayed during countdown.
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∫In playback
1 Playback Mode  (P48)
2 / : Motion picture playback (P52) : Burst Playback (P144)
3 Protected picture  (P162)
4 Number of prints  (P160)
5 Picture size  (P125)
: REC MODE (when recording motion 
pictures)  (P133)/Recording quality  (P134)
6 Quality  (P126)
7 Battery indication  (P21)
8 Picture number/Total pictures
9 Number of pictures in burst Motion picture recording time 
(P52) :
¢1
10 Playback (Motion Picture, Burst Pictures) 
(P52 , 144)
11 Multi Playback (P49)
12 Delete  (P54)
13 Recording information
¢ 2
14 Age  (P110)
15 Name¢ 3 (P110 , 119) /Location¢3 (P63) /
Title¢ 3 (P151)
16 Number of days that have passed since the  departure date  (P63)
17 Currently retrieving information icon  (P196)
18 Stamped with text indication  (P152)
Elapsed playback time  (P52):
¢1
19 Favorites  (P159)
Cable disconnection warning icon  (P178)
20 Folder/File number
¢ 2 (P177)
21 Color space¢ 4 (P132)
22 Recorded date and time/ World Time  (P62)
23 Histogram  (P51)
¢1 “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute 
and “s” for second.
¢2 This is not displayed for motion pictures 
recorded in [AVCHD].
¢ 3 It is displayed in order of [TITLE], [LOCATION], 
[NAME] ([BABY1]/[BABY2], [PET]), [NAME] 
([FACE RECOG.]).
¢4 This is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD]/[MOTION JPEG].
Detailed information display
Histogram display
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Cautions for Use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as 
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•
If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be 
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by mi croprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (optional). Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-v oltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables.  If you use optional accessories, use the 
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
•
If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the 
surface finish may peel off.
•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Optimal use of the camera 
						

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Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or 
disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft 
cloth.
•
When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, 
and then with a dry cloth.
•Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the 
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
•When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
∫About dirt on the image sensor
This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera 
body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image 
sensor may appear on the recorded picture.
Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a 
lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body. 
Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it.
Removing dirt on the image sensor
The image sensor is very precise and delicate , so be sure to observe the following when 
you do have to clean it yourself.
•
Blow off the dust on the surface of the image sensor with a commercially available blower 
brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly.
•Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount.•Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched.•Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor.•If you cannot remove the dirt or dust with the bl ower, consult the dealer or your nearest Service 
Center.
∫ For care of the eye cup on the viewfinder
•As the eye cup cannot be removed, gently wipe it with a dry and soft cloth, and be careful not to 
remove it.
•If you wipe the eye cup too hard and it is removed, consult the dealer or your nearest Service 
Center.
Cleaning
Dust reduction function
This unit has a dust reduction function that  will blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device.  This function will function automatically when 
the camera is turned on, but if you see dust, perform the [SENSOR CLEANING] 
(P143)  in the [CUSTOM] menu. 
						

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•Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD 
monitor and it may malfunction.
•If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder will be 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the 
internal temperature of the camera increases.
•Do not press the lens with excessive force.•Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
•When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may 
be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking 
pictures.
•Do not place the lens mount facing downwards. Do not allow the 
lens mount contacts 1 to become dirty.
About the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is  employed to produce the LCD monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or 
green) on the screen. This is not a malf unction. The LCD monitor/Viewfinder screen 
has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or 
always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on a card.
About the Lens