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Panasonic DMC-GH1K Customer Services Directory For USA and Puerto Rico Only

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Customer Services Directory (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)

PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-866-605-1277

Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico)

Centralized Factory Service Center

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

MAIL TO :	1590 Touhy Ave.
	Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory Service Center.

As of October 2008

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Panasonic DMC-GH1K Customer Services Directory For USA and Puerto Rico Only, Centralized Factory Service Center

Contents

Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerCarefully observe copyright laws Declaration of Conformity Following Applies only in CanadaFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A FCC NoteBattery charger/AC adaptor About the battery packBattery pack Lithium ion battery pack About the battery chargerCare of the camera This symbol is only valid in the European UnionContents Using the Motion Picture Mode Adjusting each film mode toTaking picture by setting the exposure Registering Personal Menu SettingsDigital Camera Accessory Order Form Single picture 156 Print SettingsUsing the Protector/Filter optional 160 Using an external microphoneStandard Accessories Software Use it to install the software to your PCCard is optional VEK0N98 DMW-BLB13PPWB White balance P83 Names of the ComponentsCamera body LVF/LCD button P41Press 30 31 32Battery charger/AC adaptor P21 Battery door P24 Release lever P24 Tripod receptacleRotating Pressing ¢3 Operating the Front DialRotating the LCD monitor Example of operationMicro Four Thirds Mount About the LensMaximum 180o 90oDMC-GH1K Attaching/Detaching the Lens Detach the lens capAttaching a lens to the camera body Set the O.I.S. switch to on Optical Image StabilizerDetaching a lens from the camera body Shoulder strap eyelet Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching the Lens Hood Fitting to the markAttach the lens cap Charging is complete when the Charge indicator a turns off Charging the BatteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging starts when the Charge indicator a lights greenRecording conditions by Cipa standard When the Charge indicator flashesBattery indication Battery lifePlayback time when using the LCD monitor Operating conditions and storing condition of the batteryCharging Check that this unit is turned off Close the flash Inserting/Removing the BatteryConnect the AC cable Connect the DC cable a Using the AC AdaptorInserting/Removing the Card Optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardCard may be damaged if it is not fully inserted Sdhc Memory Card Access to the cardAbout the Card CardTurn the camera on Setting Date/Time Clock SetChanging the clock setting Select Clock SET in the Setup menu, and press 1. P30Custom Menu P125 to Playback mode menu P132 to Setting the MenuREC mode menu P116 to Setup menu P33 to Motion Picture mode menuSetting menu items Set the mode dial to Press MENU/SET to display the menuSwitching to the Setup menu Press 1 or the front dial Press 3/4 or rotate the front dial to select I.EXPOSUREPress Q.MENU to close the Quick Menu Setting the Quick MenuPress Q.MENU to display the Quick Menu in recording status Press MENU/SET or the front dial to set the menuAbout the Setup Menu Travel Setup Location OFF/SETAuto LCD OFF OFF ReviewHold ZoomMuted t Low u High OFF „ Auto Power LCD… Power LCD Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levelsReset the file number of the next recording to Select on ConnectionPictBridgePTP 480p Auto1080i 720pCard is formatted AF assist lamp Holding and using your cameraTips for taking good pictures LCD MonitorTaking pictures with the camera held vertically Direction detection functionTaking pictures at a low angle Diopter adjustment Press LVF/LCD to switch the monitor screenProgram AE Mode P51 Switching the mode by rotating the mode dialAlign a desired mode with part a Basic Intelligent Auto Mode P45Creative Motion Picture Mode P108 Advanced Aperture-priority AE Mode P90Shutter-priority AE Mode P90 Manual Exposure Mode P91Playback the recorded still pictures or motion picture Set the focus mode dial to AFS or AFCTaking the still picture Recording the motion picturePress the shutter button halfway to focus Taking pictures using the automatic functionSet the mode dial to Set the focus mode dial to AFS or AFC REC mode ñScene detection Face detectionBacklight Compensation You can compensate the exposure Refer to P71 for details Face RecognitionAF Tracking Function Compensating the ExposureScene detection Taking motion pictures using the automatic functionOpen the flash when the flash is to be used. P65 About the flashSettings in Intelligent Auto Mode Auto The maximum ISO sensitivity ISO1600 P119Stabilizer P119 MODE1 Exposure P121 Standard Set the drive mode lever to Taking pictures with your favorite settingsSet the mode dial to REC mode ³Continuously focusing on a subject AFC Fix the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway AFSTake a picture with Manual Focus MF Focusing When the subject is not in focusPreventing jitter camera shake Program Shift Taking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom ring towards Tele. P13Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide. P13 Button Playing back PicturesPress Play back the previous picture Play back the next pictureRotate the front dial left Press Display to switch the monitor screenChanging the Information Displayed on the playback screen Displaying Multiple Screens Multi PlaybackSelect the month Select the date Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Pictures by Recording Date Calendar Playback You can display pictures by recording dateSelect the picture to be deleted, and then press ‚ Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredDeleting Pictures To delete a single pictureDelete ALL step To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the picturesPress Display to change Switching the display of the LCD Monitor/ ViewfinderSwitching the displayed information When is setViewfinder display Normal display¢1 Normal displayidetailed information¢1No display¢1 Detailed information¢1 Press 3/4/2/1 to set the position Guide line returns to the center when ‚ is pressedRecording guide line Set the position of the guide line withExamples of histogram About the HistogramProperly Exposed Under Exposed Set the position of the histogramSimultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Applicable modesAbout the digital red-eye correction Available flash settings by recording modeWhen the aspect ratio is Y TeleWide to 17 mm Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed Sec‡ 1/30¢1 to 1/4000th ‰ 1/30¢2 to 1/160th Adjust the flash output Effect Setting to the 2nd Curtain SynchroNormal method when taking DynamicExposed Compensating the ExposureTake a picture Under exposed ProperlyWithout RAW files Taking Pictures using Burst ModeHigh speed Low speed Burst speed pictures/second To 7¢2Predicted focusing ¢3 Focusing in Burst ModeFocus mode Focus Priority AFC ¢1 Normal focusing ¢23rd picture Taking Pictures using Auto BracketWith Auto Bracket Sequence 0/s/r 1st picture 2nd picture D0 EV J1/3 EV I1/3 EV`/0 Press MENU/SET twice to close the menuSeconds/3 pictures Taking Pictures with the Self-timerSelf-timer cannot be set to SecondsPress MENU/SET to close Setting the method used to focus AF modeBefore locking Setting up AF TrackingTake the picture About šRotate the front dial to change the size of AF area Setting the AF areaSelect Ø and then press Press 3/4/2/1 to move the AF areaTaking Pictures with Manual Focus Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subjectMF Assist Fixing the exposure only Fixing the Focus and the Exposure AF/AE LockAE lock indication Taking pictures when AF or AF/AE is setAdjusting the White Balance Setting the color temperature Setting the white balance manuallyFinely adjusting the white balance White Balance BracketPress MENU/SET Be set will increase Setting the Light SensitivityISO sensitivity 100 3200 BrightnessAbout Intelligent ISO sensitivity control Press Film ModeFilm Mode button Change tone of the color for the picture to bePress 2/1 to select an item Adjusting each film mode to the desired settingMulti Film Bracket Shutter-priority AE REC mode ±´Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/ shutter speed Aperture-priority AETaking picture by setting the exposure manually REC mode ²Press the shutter button halfway About B Bulb Manual Exposure AssistanceConfirm the effects of shutter speed Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speedConfirm the effects of aperture Press a preview buttonAbout the information Taking expressive portraits and landscapeScenery PortraitCLOSE-UP SportsIlluminations Night PortraitNight Portrait Night ScenerySunset Set the mode dial to Press 2/1 to select the Scene ModeREC mode ¿ Taking pictures that match the scene beingBABY1/ BABY2 Technique for Party modeTo cancel AGE and Name PartyPET Taking pictures while adjusting colorReturn to above by pressing front dial or one of 3/4/2/1 Registering Personal Menu SettingsReadjust the My color settings Press 2 to select YES and press MENU/SETTaking pictures in Custom Mode Press MENU/SET to enter the settingsWhen changing the menu settings Select the mode Recording Motion PictureModes that can be recorded for motion picture Face RECOG./EX. OPT. ZOOM/ISO Limit SET/DIRECT AF Area Start recording by pressing the motion picture buttonRecording format Effect Changing REC Mode and REC QualityPlayback on your Hdtv using an Hdmi connection Select this format to record HD high definition video for¢3 This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode When Avchd is selected in step¢1 What is bit rate When Motion Jpeg is selected in stepWind CUT Rotate the front dial to change setting Recording Motion Picture with Manual SettingsExposure Mode Face Recognition functions Face settingsTake the picture adjusting the face with the guide Taking a picture with Face Recognition functionPress 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Face RECOG. only works when AF Mode is set to š For details on the Setup menu settings, refer to P30 Useful Functions at Travel DestinationsRecording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Take a picture Canceling the travel dateCurrent time Time difference from GMT Greenwich Mean Time Select World Time from the Setup menu, and then press? Aspect Ratio Using the REC Mode Menu@ Picture Size Applicable modes When the aspect ratio isWhen the aspect ratio is Y When the aspect ratio is WRefer to P110 for details QualityFace Recog Applicable modes OFF/ON/MEMORY/SETStabilizer Metering ModeFlash RED-EYEFlash Synchro Digital Zoom Flash AdjustExposure Intelligent exposure adjustment EX. OPT. ZoomColor Space SELF-TIMERBurst Rate Auto BracketP1000001.JPG SRGB AdobeRGB Long Shtr NRISO Limit SET ISO IncrementsThis sets up the data format of motion pictures Using the Motion Picture Mode MenuREC Mode Audio RECUsing the Custom Menu Exposure ModeREC Quality OFF Quick AF Continuous AF About AF/AEPreview Hold PRE AFAF area can be moved freely with 3/4/2/1 when When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assistIt is possible to finely adjust the focus manually by RecordingRemaining Time Setting items for each REC modePicture/ Motion picture Remaining ShotsNo lens on the unit Enables/disables the motion picture buttonLast operated menu position is saved even if the camera is Turned offMotion picture icon such as Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with AudioMotion pictures Press 2/ 1 to select a picture with aAudio icon Using the Playback mode menuPictures with audio Slide ShowEffect Changing the slide show settingsSetup Operations performed during slide showFavorite Playback ModePress 2/1 to select Press 3/4/2/1 to Picture Multi settingTitle Edit Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET to setText Stamp Press ‚ to return to the menu screen.¢Travel Date Shooting DateAGE P99 If this is set to ON, AGE is stamped on the picturesResize Reducing the picture size number of pixels SingleMulti ReductionEnlargement Move the position TrimmingFront dial clockwise Enlargement 2/1 Move? Aspect Conv Rotate The picture is rotated manually Select Rotate on the Playback mode menu. P30ROTATE/M Rotate Disp Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press MENU/SETSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET Print SETRepeat these steps for each picture When Multi has been selectedProtect To print the dateAudio DUB Press MENU/SET to stop recordingYou can add the audio after taking a picture Face Recog Playing back pictures using the AV cable supplied Playing Back Pictures on a TV ScreenAlign the marks, and insert. B AV cable supplied What is HDMI? Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotPlaying back on the TV with Hdmi socket Viera Link is a new name for EZ Sync Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P37Operation icons Slide show Operate with the remote control for the TV Multi playbackUsable functions One screen displayAutomatic input switching Other linked operations Turning the power offCopy the playback image using an AV cable Saving the recorded still pictures and motion picturesAV cable supplied Connecting to a PC Copying to a PCPC that can be used Double-click on Removable Disk in My Computer If USB Mode P36 is set to PC in the Setup menuWithout displaying the USB Mode selection screen. Since Press 3/ 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SETDisconnecting the USB connection cable safely Motion pictures recorded with Avchd cannot be printed Printing the PicturesPress 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET USB connection cable suppliedPress 2/1 to select the picture and then press Print SettingsSingle picture Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit NUM. of PrintsYou can set the number of prints up to Paper SizePrint SET Dpof Set the print setting on the camera in advance. P142Using an external flash optional Using the dedicated flash DMW-FL220 optionalExternal flash Forced on External flash Slow sync Attach the filter Using the Protector/Filter optionalUsing the Remote Shutter optional About Lock on the remote shutterMCuMulti-coated NDuNeutral Density Attach the stereo microphone to the hot shoe a Using an external microphone optionalAbout the Off/On Mode Selector Switch Battery Check Lamp BatteryScreen Display Recording Recording in Program AE Mode Initial settingLCD recording information Recording after settingsWhite balance fine adjustment P85 White Balance Bracket P85 Available recording time¢3 P104 R8m30sPlayback Detailed information displayHistogram display 166 VQT2A61 For care of the eye cup on the viewfinder About dirt on the image sensorDust reduction function Removing dirt on the image sensorAbout the Lens BatteryBring charged spare batteries when going out Dispose of unusable batteryDo not bend or drop the card About the personal informationDisclaimer This Picture is Protected Message DisplayThis Memory Card is Locked No Valid Picture to PlayRead ERROR/WRITE Error Please Check the Card Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Parameter ERROR/THIS Memory Card Cannot be Used Memory Card Error Please Check the CardPrinter BUSY/PLEASE Check the Printer No Battery Power RemainsThis Battery Cannot be Used Folder Cannot be CreatedBattery and power source TroubleshootingRecording Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the pictureMotion picture recording stops in the middle You cannot compensate the exposureLCD monitor/Viewfinder LensPicture is not played back PlaybackNoise appears on the LCD monitor LCD monitor flickers indoorsTV, PC and printer Others AF assist lamp does not turn on Clock is resetAn unreadable language was selected by mistake Part of the picture is flashing in black and whiteNumber of recordable pictures Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time32 MB 64 MB 4352k2448 pixels 3072k1728 pixels Aspect ratio Quality 32 MB Available recording time when recording motion picturesSpecifications Speaker FlashFlash synchronization Speed MicrophoneMIC/REMOTE Focus distance Elements in 13 groups 4 non-spherical lenses/2 ED lensesM 1.64 feet to ¶ from the focus distance reference line Accessory# Description Digital Camera Accessory SystemFor USA and Puerto Rico Customers Digital Camera Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice For USA and Puerto Rico Only One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Centralized Factory Service Center Customer Services Directory For USA and Puerto Rico OnlyAudio Dubbing 144 Close-up ModeColor Temperature Setting Creative Motion Picture Mode 108Playback Pictures on TV Intelligent ISO sensitivity control153 Recording Quality Setting Motion Picture Mode 105, 125Or you may contact us in the next following phones numbers Also you may contact us directly by our Contact CenterF0409SM0