Panasonic Dmc G3k Basic Owners Manual

							 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please readthe instructions completely.
More detailed instructions 
on the operation of this 
camera are contained in 
“Owner’s Manual for advanced features 
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. 
Install it on your PC to read it.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, 
contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-G3K/DMC-G3W DMC-G3
until 
2011/5/11
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag 
located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to  retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital 
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s 
Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes 
other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR 
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL 
BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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∫Product identification marking
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions,  may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment  does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the in terference by one or more of the following 
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation  instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when 
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-G3
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
DMC-G3
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∫About the battery pack

Do not heat or expose to flame.Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of 
time with doors and windows closed.
∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.Do not touch the plug terminals (
i and  j) with metal objects.Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off 
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contac t with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse 
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrect ly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the manuf acturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140oF) or 
incinerate.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR 
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO 
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO 
NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power 
supply only.
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to 
suit the AC outlet configuration.
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∫Cautions for Use
Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).
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 microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, 
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
If this unit is adversely affected by electrom agnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, 
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; 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-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound 
may be adversely affected.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this pr oduct, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ...............................................................................................2
Standard Accessories .......................................................................................................7
Names and Functions of Components .............................................................................9
About the Lens................................................................................................................13
Attaching/Detaching the Lens .........................................................................................14
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................................................................................17
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................18 • Charging ...................................................................................................................18
• Approximate operating time and number of recor dable pictures ..............................19
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.................................................21
About the Card................................................................................................................2 2
• About cards that can be used with this unit ..............................................................22
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ........................................................................................23
Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................................................24
Taking a Still picture .......................................................................................................26
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..........................27 • Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode .............................................................29
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function ..............................................................30
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) ..................................31
Recording Motion Pictures..............................................................................................32
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures ...........................................................................33
• Playing Back Pictures ...............................................................................................33
• Playing Back Motion Pictures ...................................................................................34
Deleting Pictures.............................................................................................................3 6
Setting the Menu.............................................................................................................37 • Setting menu items ...................................................................................................37
Compensating the Exposure ..........................................................................................40
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ............................................41
• Aperture-priority AE ..................................................................................................41
• Shutter-priority AE ....................................................................................................41
• Manual Exposure Mode ............................................................................................42
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)....................................................................43
Specifications................................................................................................................. .44
Digital Camera Accessory System .................................................................................49
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers) ............51
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .........................................52
Useful Information (For Latin American Countries Only) ................................................55
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Digital Camera Body(This is referred to as  camera body in this Owner’s Manual.)
2 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as  lens in this Owner’s Manual.)
3 Lens Hood
4 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
5 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
6 Interchangeable Lens “LUMIX G VARIO 45 – 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6/MEGA O.I.S.”
(This is referred to as  lens in this Owner’s Manual.)
7 Lens Hood
8 Lens Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
9 Lens Rear Cap (This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)
10 Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
11 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger  or charger  in the text)
12 AV Cable
13 USB Connection Cable
14 Body Cap (This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.)
15 CD-ROM •
Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
16 CD-ROM•Owner’s Manual17 Shoulder Strap
18 Stylus pen
•
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as  card in the 
text.
•The card is optional.•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s 
parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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¢1 Supplied in DMC-G3K only (lens kit product)
¢ 2 Supplied in DMC-G3W only (double zoom lens kit product)
10 11 12 13 14
DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93BK1HY08YY0016 K1HY08YY0015VKF4385
1516 17 18
VFF0805 VFC4634 VGQ0C14
23 4 5
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H-FS045200 VYC0986 VYF3201 VFC4315 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315
DMC-G3K1DMC-G3W2
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Sensor
2Flash
3 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8 [LVF/LCD] button
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Viewfinder
11 Playback button
12 Motion picture button
13 Camera ON/OFF switch
14 Rear dial
15 [DISP./Fn1] button
16 Eye Cup
17 Touch panel/LCD monitor
18 [Q.MENU/Fn2] button/ Delete/Return button
19 [MENU/SET] button
20 Cursor buttons 3/ISO
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
4/[DRIVE MODE] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following 
options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer13
45 6 7 2
10 11
178912 13
20
14 15
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21 Shoulder strap eyelet•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when 
using the camera to ensure that you will not 
drop it.
22 [REMOTE] socket
23 [HDMI] socket
24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
25 Focus distance reference mark
26 Stereo microphone
27 Shutter button
28 Speaker
29 Flash open lever
30 Hot shoe
31 Mode dial
32 Status indicator
33 Intelligent Auto button
34 Tripod receptacle
35 DC coupler cover•
When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC9; 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; 
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC 
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
•It is recommended to use a fully charged 
battery or AC adaptor when recording motion 
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off 
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being 
recorded will not be recorded.
36 Release lever
37 Card/Battery door
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