Preparation

Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)

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. (P104)

Formatting the card (initialization)

Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.

Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance.

Select the menu. (P28)

> [Setup] > [Format]

Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

Restoring the default settings ([Reset])

The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default.

Select the menu. (P28)

> [Setup] > [Reset]

Confirmation screens are displayed in the sequence of the [Rec] settings and the [Setup]/ [Custom] settings. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.

The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.

Conserving the battery life ([Economy])

The unit can be set up to prevent unnecessary battery consumption.

Select the menu. (P28)

 

 

>

[Setup] > [Economy]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been

[Sleep Mode]

 

used for the time selected on the setting.

 

 

 

 

[10MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]/[OFF]

[Auto LVF/Monitor

The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camera

has not been used for the time selected on the setting.

Off]

 

 

[5MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[1MIN.]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].

To turn the monitor/viewfinder on again, press any button or touch the monitor.

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Panasonic DMC-GH4 owner manual Configuring basic settings of this unit Setup Menu, Formatting the card initialization