F0612SM0

Basic Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera/

Lens Kit/Body

Model No. DMC-G5X/DMC-G5K

DMC-G5

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions 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.

For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,

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Panasonic DMC-G5-K, DMC-G5X, DMC-G5K owner manual F0612SM0

Contents

F0612SM0 DMC-G5 Dear Customer Information for Your SafetyCarefully observe copyright laws FCC Note Product identification markingDeclaration of Conformity Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack About the battery packBattery charger This symbol is only valid in the European Union Contents Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Care of the camera Standard Accessories VFC4605 VFC4315 VKF4971 PS14042 H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3443VFC4765 VFF1026 Camera body Names and Functions of Components Card/Battery door Release lever Shoulder strap eyelet Hot shoe Mode dialFocus distance reference mark Flash open lever Touch screen Lens PS14042 FS014042This touch screen is a type that detects pressure Touch the screen Drag Attaching the lens Changing the LensDetaching the lens Preparations Attach the lens cap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Charge indicator is turned on during charging Charging the BatteryCharge indicator turns off Charging Do not touch the connection terminals of the card Inserting and Removing the Card optional/ the Battery About cards that can be used with this unit About the Card Changing the Clock Setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetTurn the camera on Touch Set to set Select the mode by rotating the mode dial Selecting the Recording ModePress To cancel the Touch Shutter function Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter functionTaking a Still picture Touch Touch × Recording Mode Taking Pictures using the Automatic FunctionScene Detection Drag the slide bar to set Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function Touch To display the setting screenApplicable modes Drag the slide bar to set Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Recording Motion Picture Properly UnderexposedOverexposed Exposed Compensating the ExposureCompensate the exposure Towards positive Towards negative Using the function button Taking Pictures that match the Scene being Set the mode dial toTouch Set Drag the example images to select a screen Taking Pictures with different image effects Creative Control Mode Playing Back Pictures Playing Back Pictures/Motion PicturesPlaying Back Motion Pictures Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Deleting Pictures When Delete Multi is selected Touch OKPlayback Mode, touch Touch Delete Multi or Delete All To delete multiple pictures up to 100 or all the pictures Recording Mode Switching the display of the LCD MonitorPlayback Mode Press DISP. to change Touch the Setting to set Setting the MenuPress MENU/SET Touch the menu icon Touch the menu item Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, then Setting the Quick MenuPress Q.MENU to exit the menu once the setting is complete Press the rear dial Rec Menu Types of menus Motion Picture Menu Eye Sensor AF Custom Menu AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter Button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus Mode set toFocus when recording in low light conditions When you set the focus manually, the display is enlarged Setup Menu Card is formatted To the front of the imaging device is performedPlayback Menu For Mac For Windows Open PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 PE Windows XP/Vista/7 About the supplied software Click on the Recommended Installation Installing supplied softwareMB or more for installing software Check the environment of your PC Specifications Minimum Illumination Metering ModeShutter speed Metering range Recording quality Motion pictures Picture size Still pictureQuality Recording file format Still Picture Mass weight DimensionsBattery Charger Panasonic DE-A79B Operating humidity Aperture type Stabiliser S. switchAperture range Minimum aperture M 0.99 feet to ¶ from the focus distance reference line Description Accessory# Digital Camera Accessory System RP-SDU64GG1K For USA and Puerto Rico Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only Limited WarrantyOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Mail-In Service Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto RicoPana Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY ENG VQT4G94