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 selected by the mode dial.
•When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is 
also possible by pressing the cursor button towards  2, and then pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
∫ Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene 
concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color 
changes to the usual red.
Depending on the identified scene, the camera may display [ ], 
which allows you to select the camera-recommended effects.
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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.
•The setting screen can also be displayed from the 
recording screen by pressing rear dial.
Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness 
setting, Defocus Control and end operation.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•This will adjust the brightness of the image.•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 
rear dial.
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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 Defocus Control Function
Applicable modes: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•Defocus Control setting screen can also be displayed 
by pressing the rear dial.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
4Record pictures or motion pictures.
•Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching 
[].
•Defocus Control operation can also be ended by pressing the rear dial.
•It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
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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 record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 
59 seconds or up to 4 GB. 
(For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is  large and so the recordable time will drop 
below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous 
recording)
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures
During motion picture recording, press the shutter 
button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator  A is displayed while recording still 
pictures.
•You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function.
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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.
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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 Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
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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 each of the function buttons.
•Exit the menu after it is 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 effects
Touch [ ] on the scene selection screen to display 
explanations etc. for picture effects to suit the scene. To take 
full advantage of the picture effects, we recommend that you 
read the explanations and try recording pictures.
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The page can be changed 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 explanation for the selected image 
effect.
•The explanation can also be displayed by pressing cursor button  1.
3Touch [Set].
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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 Motion Picture Playback
Playing Back Pictures
Playing Back Motion Pictures
Play/PauseStop
Fast rewindFast forward
Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)
Reduce volume levelIncrease volume level
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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 delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when  [All Delete 
Except Favorite]  is selected with the [Delete All] set.
3(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch the 
picture to be deleted.
(repeat this step)
•[ ‚ ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels 
the setting.
4(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Touch [OK].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. 
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
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