Panasonic Dmc G5 Basic Owners Manual
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode:
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without
thinking about them.
Press [¦].
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto
Mode. (Light turns off during recording)
•[¦] button is turned off when it is pressed again, and it will
be set to the [Rec] Modes...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65517/w300_dmc-g5_en_om_d-20.png "Page 21
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode:
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without
thinking about them.
Press [¦].
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto
Mode. (Light turns off during recording)
•[¦] button is turned off when it is pressed again, and it will
be set to the [Rec] Modes...")
21 (ENG) VQT4G94 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them. Press [¦]. •[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode. (Light turns off during recording) •[¦] button is turned off when it is pressed again, and it will be set to the [Rec] Modes...
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Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Recording Mode:
The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your
preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the
settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences.
1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent
Auto Mode.
2Touch [iA MODE].
3Select [ ] and then touch [Set].
∫Adjusting brightness
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65517/w300_dmc-g5_en_om_d-21.png "Page 22
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Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Recording Mode:
The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your
preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the
settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences.
1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent
Auto Mode.
2Touch [iA MODE].
3Select [ ] and then touch [Set].
∫Adjusting brightness
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen....")
VQT4G94 (ENG) 22 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Recording Mode: The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences. 1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. 2Touch [iA MODE]. 3Select [ ] and then touch [Set]. ∫Adjusting brightness 1Touch [ ]. 2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen....
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∫Adjusting color
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•The settings screen can also be displayed from the
recording screen by pressing cursor button 1.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color
to a bluish color.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You
can also return to the recording screen by pressing the
cursor button 1.
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∫Adjusting color
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•The settings screen can also be displayed from the
recording screen by pressing cursor button 1.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color
to a bluish color.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You
can also return to the recording screen by pressing the
cursor button 1.
Taking Pictures with...")
23 (ENG) VQT4G94 ∫Adjusting color 1Touch [ ]. 2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. •The settings screen can also be displayed from the recording screen by pressing cursor button 1. 3Drag the slide bar to set. •This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color to a bluish color. •Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial. •Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You can also return to the recording screen by pressing the cursor button 1. Taking Pictures with...
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Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes:
1Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each
mode is possible.
•The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording
motion pictures.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture
button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with
[PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
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Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes:
1Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each
mode is possible.
•The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording
motion pictures.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture
button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with
[PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Maximum time to...")
VQT4G94 (ENG) 24 Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: 1Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible. •The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. 2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. •Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [PSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. •Maximum time to...
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples.
•
Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter].
1Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure
Compensation operation.
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
A Exposure Compensation value
B [Expo.Meter]
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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples.
•
Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter].
1Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure
Compensation operation.
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
A Exposure Compensation value
B [Expo.Meter]
Underexposed...")
25 (ENG) VQT4G94 Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples. • Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. 1Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. 2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure. A Exposure Compensation value B [Expo.Meter] Underexposed...
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Using the function button
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific
buttons and icons.
To use those functions, press [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn3]
or touch [Fn4] or [Fn5].
•
To use [Fn1], set the [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] of the
[Custom] menu to [Fn1].
•To use [Fn3], set the [LVF/LCD / Fn3] of the
[Custom] menu to [Fn3].
1Touch [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4] or [Fn5] from the [Fn Button Set] in
the [Custom] menu.
2Touch the function you want to assign.
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Using the function button
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific
buttons and icons.
To use those functions, press [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn3]
or touch [Fn4] or [Fn5].
•
To use [Fn1], set the [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] of the
[Custom] menu to [Fn1].
•To use [Fn3], set the [LVF/LCD / Fn3] of the
[Custom] menu to [Fn3].
1Touch [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4] or [Fn5] from the [Fn Button Set] in
the [Custom] menu.
2Touch the function you want to assign.
•Assign your favorite functions to...")
VQT4G94 (ENG) 26 Using the function button You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and icons. To use those functions, press [Fn1], [Fn2] or [Fn3] or touch [Fn4] or [Fn5]. • To use [Fn1], set the [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] of the [Custom] menu to [Fn1]. •To use [Fn3], set the [LVF/LCD / Fn3] of the [Custom] menu to [Fn3]. 1Touch [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3], [Fn4] or [Fn5] from the [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu. 2Touch the function you want to assign. •Assign your favorite functions to...
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Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
recorded
(Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode:
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Drag the example images to select a screen.
•You can also select the scene by dragging the slide bar A.
3Touch [Set].
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Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
recorded
(Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode:
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Drag the example images to select a screen.
•You can also select the scene by dragging the slide bar A.
3Touch [Set].
∫To enjoy a variety of picture...")
27 (ENG) VQT4G94 Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Guide Mode) Recording Mode: If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Drag the example images to select a screen. •You can also select the scene by dragging the slide bar A. 3Touch [Set]. ∫To enjoy a variety of picture...
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Taking Pictures with different image effects
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode:
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by
selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Touch the example image to select image effects
(filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied
in a preview display A.
•The image effect can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
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Taking Pictures with different image effects
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode:
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by
selecting example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Touch the example image to select image effects
(filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied
in a preview display A.
•The image effect can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
•Touch [ ] to display the...")
VQT4G94 (ENG) 28 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Touch the example image to select image effects (filters). •The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A. •The image effect can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ]. •Touch [ ] to display the...
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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
1Press [(].
2Forward or rewind the image by dragging the
screen horizontally.
Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right
This unit was designed to play motion pi ctures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime
Motion JPEG formats.
In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion
picture icon ([ ]) and touch [ ] in the middle of
the screen.
A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time
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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
1Press [(].
2Forward or rewind the image by dragging the
screen horizontally.
Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right
This unit was designed to play motion pi ctures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime
Motion JPEG formats.
In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion
picture icon ([ ]) and touch [ ] in the middle of
the screen.
A Motion picture icon
B The motion picture recording time
∫Operations performed during...")
29 (ENG) VQT4G94 Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures 1Press [(]. 2Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right This unit was designed to play motion pi ctures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]) and touch [ ] in the middle of the screen. A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time ∫Operations performed during...
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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
To delete a single picture
1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete
and touch [ ].
2Touch [Delete Single].
•Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures
1In Playback Mode, touch [ ].
2Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All].
•[Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
To delete a single picture
1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete
and touch [ ].
2Touch [Delete Single].
•Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures
1In Playback Mode, touch [ ].
2Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All].
•[Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
•It is possible to...")
VQT4G94 (ENG) 30 Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture 1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch [ ]. 2Touch [Delete Single]. •Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. To delete multiple pictures (up to 100) or all the pictures 1In Playback Mode, touch [ ]. 2Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. •[Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. •It is possible to...