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
45393843 44
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This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.Note
•
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 touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel 
operation.
•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as 
ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
∫ About the Stylus pen
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate 
with your fingers.
•
Only use the supplied stylus pen.•Do not place it where small children can reach.
Touch Panel
Touch the screenTo touch and release the touch panel.
DragA movement without releasing the touch 
panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as selecting 
icons or images displayed on the touch 
panel.
•
When selecting features using the touch 
panel, be sure to touch the center of the 
desired icon.
This is used to move the AF area, operate 
the slide bar, etc.
This can also be used to move to the next 
image during playback, etc.
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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
•
When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;  
optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from 
the rated distance.
–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] to [ON].
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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 attach the lens when holding it at an 
angle to the camera body as the lens mount may 
get scratched.
Detach the lens cap.
Attaching a lens to the camera body
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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)
Insert the lens hood into the lens, 
and turn in the direction of the 
arrow until it stops.
Note
•When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens 
hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
Attaching the Lens Hood
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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 check 
that it will not come out.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the 
other side of the shoulder strap.
Note
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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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.
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these 
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the 
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these 
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not 
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of 
the battery.
Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the 
electrical socket and detach the 
battery after charging is completed.
[CHARGE]
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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.
•
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
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB).•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.•Recording once every 30 seconds  with full flash every second recording.•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Charging time Approx. 120 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 270 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 135 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 250 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 125 min
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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 recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum 
recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
∫ Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 110 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 100 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 50 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 110 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback timeApprox. 210 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used
Playback timeApprox. 190 min
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