Panasonic DMCGF3XK, DMC-GF3XK, DMC-GF3XT, DMC-GF3C, DMC-GF3K, DMCGF3XR, DMCGF3XW Setting the Menu

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Setting the Menu

When [MENU/SET] is pressed, [REC MODE] A and 5 menus

 

 

 

 

 

 

B ([REC], [MOTION PICTURE], [CUSTOM], [SETUP], and

A

 

 

 

 

 

[PLAYBACK]) are displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

In the 5 different menus, there are menus that allow you to

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setup the recording or playback to your preference, or make it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

more fun and easier to use the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important

settings relating to the camera’s clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.

 

 

Menu

Description of settings

 

 

 

This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of

 

 

[REC]

pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are

 

 

 

recording.

 

 

 

This menu lets you set the [REC MODE], [REC

 

 

[MOTION PICTURE]

QUALITY], and other aspects for motion picture

 

 

 

recording.

 

 

 

Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the

 

 

[CUSTOM]

screen and button operations, can be set up

 

 

according to your preferences. Also, it is possible

 

 

 

 

 

 

to register the modified settings.

 

 

 

This menu lets you perform the clock settings,

 

 

[SETUP]

select the operating beep tone settings and set

 

 

other settings which make it easier for you to

 

 

 

 

 

 

operate the camera.

 

 

[PLAYBACK]

This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or

 

 

 

Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.

 

 

 

 

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Contents More detailed instructions On the operation of this camera are containedInformation for Your Safety Dear CustomerCarefully observe copyright laws Product identification marking FCC NoteDeclaration of Conformity Product LocationAbout the battery pack Battery pack Lithium ion battery packAbout the battery charger Battery chargerThis symbol is only valid in the European Union Contents Standard Accessories Shoulder Strap Stylus penCard is optional DMC-GF3K 2 / DMC-GF3 3 141516FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VKF4385 DMW-BLE9PP DE-A99B K1HY08YY0020 K1HY08YY0019Names and Functions of Components Camera bodyShoulder strap eyelet Hdmi socket AV OUT/DIGITAL socket MicrophoneShutter button Motion picture button Speaker Release leverLens H014 FS014042 Lumix G 14 mm/F2.5 Asph Lumix G Vario 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6Touch Panel About the Stylus penMicro Four Thirds mount specification lens Four Thirds mount specification lensLeica mount specification lens About the LensChanging the Lens Detaching the lensPreparations Attach the lens cap Attaching the lensAttaching the Lens Hood Attaching the Shoulder Strap Charging the Battery When the Charge indicator flashesCharging Battery indication Battery indication is displayed on the screenWhen the interchangeable lens H-H014 is used Charging timeWhen the interchangeable lens H-FS014042 is used Recording motion picturesPlayback Approx minInserting and Removing the Card optional/the Battery Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardAccess to the card About the CardAbout cards that can be used with this unit Setting Date/Time Clock Set Clock is not set when the camera is shippedTurn the camera on Touch SET to set Touch SET in the confirmation screenSelecting the Recording Mode Press MENU/SET Touch REC ModeTouch the Recording Mode to select Basic Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto Plus ModeProgram AE Mode Advanced Aperture-Priority AE ModeRecording Mode Taking a Still pictureTaking Pictures using the Automatic Function Set Recording Mode toRecording Mode ñ About buttonWhen taking pictures When recording motion picturesScene Detection Easily adjust and record Intelligent Auto Plus ModeTaking Pictures with Defocus Control Function Recording of pictures or motion picturesTaking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings Program ShiftRecording Motion Picture Start recording by pressing the motion picture buttonPlaying Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back PicturesPlaying Back Motion Pictures While pausing ¢ Increase volume level ¢ Reduce volume level Operate control panel by touchingAbout fast forward/rewind playback Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered Deleting PicturesPress To delete a single pictureSetting the Menu Setting menu items Press MENU/SETSwitching to the Setup menu from REC Mode menu Press MENU/SET to setPress Compensating the Exposure Underexposed ProperlyExposed Compensate the exposureRecording Mode ±´² Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter SpeedAperture-priority AE Shutter-priority AEManual Exposure Mode Manual Exposure AssistanceExposure is adequate Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture valueFor Windows Open For MacSpecifications Metering Mode Minimum IlluminationShutter speed Metering rangeSpeed Microphone SpeakerRecording media Picture size Still pictureDimensions Mass weightBattery Charger Panasonic DE-A99B Battery Pack lithium-ion Panasonic DMW-BLE9PPInterchangeable Lens H-H014 Lumix G 14 mm/F2.5 Asph M 0.99 feet to ¶ from the focus distance reference line Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory#50 VQT3Q61 ENG Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico CustomersLimited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico OnlyProduct or Part Name Parts Labor Mail-In Service Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY As of DecemberENG VQT3Q61

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