Panasonic Dmc G3k Basic Owners Manual

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∫Lens
38 Tele
39 Lens surface
40 Focus ring
41 Wide
42 Zoom ring
43 Contact point
44 Lens fitting mark
45 [O.I.S.] switch H-FS014042
(LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 
ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) H-FS045200
(LUMIX G VARIO 45 – 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6/
MEGA O.I.S.)
38 39 40 41 42 43 4440
41
42
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This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.Note
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If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection 
sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. 
(Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or 
operability.)
•If a commercially available protection sheet is used,  a little extra 
pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is 
not responsive.
•Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply 
pressure to the...

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About the Lens
∫Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with 
the Micro Four Thirds System  lens mount specification 
(Micro Four Thirds mount).
∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds  mount specification can be 
used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).
∫ Leica mount specification lens
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When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;  
optional), you can use Leica M...

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Attaching/Detaching the Lens
•Check that the camera is turned off.•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the 
arrow to detach them.
•Do not put your hands inside the mount.
Align the lens fitting marks  C (red 
marks) on the camera body and the lens 
and then rotate the lens in the direction 
of the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button  D when you 
attach a lens.
•Do not try to...

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Attach the lens cap.
While pressing on the lens release button D, 
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops 
and then remove.
•Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt 
or dust does not get inside.
•Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does 
not get scratched.
Note
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the 
lens surface when carrying.
Detaching a lens from the camera body...

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In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens 
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042)
Insert the lens hood into the lens 
with the short sides at the top and 
bottom, and turn in the direction 
of the arrow until it stops.
A Fitting to the mark.
To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200)...

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and then 
pass it through the stopper.
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
Pull the other side of the 
shoulder strap and then...

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10PP.
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
∫  About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: It will light up while charging.
Off:  It will turn off when it completes the charging normally.
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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery...

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∫Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a 
long time may be longer than normal.
∫ 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...

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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 availabl e for recording when repeating actions such as 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
•Motion picture...