Panasonic Dmc G5 Basic Owners Manual

 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,please read the inst ructions 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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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-G5X/DMC-G5K...

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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 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,...

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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...

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∫About the battery pack
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Do not heat or expose to flame.•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car 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)
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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...

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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic 
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•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 AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from...

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Contents
Information for Your Safety ............................................................................................. 2
Care of the camera ........................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ...................................................................................................... 8
Names and Functions of Components...

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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the 
following conditions. 
It may also malfunction or image may not record if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, 
etc.
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Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around 
the lens,...

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of August 2012. These may be subject to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as  camera body in this Owner’s Manual.)
( ±: Included, —: Not included)
6Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
7 Battery Charger (Indicated as  battery charger or charger  in the text)
8 USB Connection Cable
9 CD-ROM •...

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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
2 Sensor
3Flash
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8 [LVF/LCD] button/
[Fn3] button
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Viewfinder
11 E y e  C u p
12 Eye sensor •
When [LVF/LCD Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the 
[Custom] menu is set to [ON] and your eye or an 
object is brought close to the viewfinder, the 
display automatically switches to the viewfinder 
display.
13 [Q.MENU] button...