Panasonic DMCG5KK, F0612MC0, VQT4H13 3

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Recording

Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)

Applicable modes:

This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is

too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.

1Align the screen with the subject.

2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure.

•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.

•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.

3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you

compose the picture and then press shutter button fully.

AAE Lock indication

•When [AE] is set, after pressing the shutter butto n ha lfway t o foc us, press

the shutter button fully.

[AF/AE LOCK/Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as

[AF/AE LOCK] or as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of

purchase, it is initially set to AF/AE Lock.

•To switch the setting, select using [AF/AELOCK / Fn1] in

[Custom] menu.

•Refer to P113 for details about the function button.

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Contents

Main Contents Before Use Preparation Basic Recording Page Playback/Editing Page Care of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Components 3 1 11 12 1413 15 45 6 7 8 Page 45321 67 4 51 Page Page Page 1 About the Lens Changing the Lens 1 2 3 1 2 rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove. Page Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 2 3 4 Charging the Battery 1 2 Page Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures Page Page Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery 1 2 3 About the Card About cards that can be used with this unit Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page Selecting the Recording Mode Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. Press []. Page Tips for taking good pictures Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function) Using the Viewfinder Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen. Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder About the Eye Sensor AF Setting the focus position with the Touch Pad Taking a Still picture Applicable modes: How to set focus when taking a still picture (AFS/AFF/AFC) 1 2 3 1 2 3 Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 3 Press [DISP.] to change. ([ ] LCD monitor style) ([ ] viewfinder style) Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen 1 2 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: Press []. Page Page 1 automatic detection. 2 (filters). Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects 1 Mode. 2 3 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Page Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function 2 3 4 Page Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) 1 2 (A) (B) Recording Motion Picture Applicable modes: How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF) 1 button. 2 Recording motion picture Page Applicable modes: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures 1 2 horizontally. Page 3 4 Touch the part you want to enlarge firmly. Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. Changing the information displayed on the playback screen Playing Back Motion Picture s 1 Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture Deleting Pictures 2 1 2 3 be deleted. (repeat this step) 4 1 2 Setting menu items 3 4 Page Page Setting the Quick Menu 1 2 3 4 completed. 1 2 3 4 2 3 Change the Quick Menu to your preferred item About the Setup Menu Page 1 2 Page Page Page Page Page Optical Image stabilizer 1 Page Taking Pictures with the Zoom Page Page 3 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: 1 Switching to the appropriate flash setting Scene Guide Mode Page Page Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: 1 Compensation operation. 2 Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Applicable modes: 2 3 5 Recording Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket 31/3 Applicable modes: 2 3 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV 31/31/331/332/3 31 51/352/3 51 71/372/3 71 31/31/331/3 5 1 2 3 Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 2 3 Item Settings by pressing the shutter button. 5 press it fully to take the picture. Taking Pictures with Auto Focus Applicable modes: 1 2 3 Page Page Page 1 2 1 2 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Applicable modes: 1 2 Page Page Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: 3 compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. 6060603.53.53.5 Page Adjusting the White Balance Applicable modes: 1 2 Page Page 1 2 1 Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 2 Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: 1 2 Page Using the function button 1 [Fn5] from the [Fn Button Set] in the [Custom] menu. 2 2 Applicable modes: 1 2 Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) Applicable modes: Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) 1 2 SSSSSS F Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: 2 Aperture-Priority AE Mode 2 Shutter-Priority AE Mode 2 speed. Manual Exposure Mode Page Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded Recording Mode: 2 [Clear Portrait] [Silky Skin] [Backlit Softness] [Clear in Backlight] [Relaxing Tone] [Sweet Child's Face] Touch the face. Page [Glistening Water] [Clear Nightscape] [Cool Night Sky] [Warm Glowing Nightscape] [Artistic Nightscape] [Glittering Illuminations] [Clear Night Portrait] [Soft Image of a Flower] [Appetizing Food] [Cute Dessert] Page Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: 2 (filters). 1 Page [Expressive] [Retro] [High Key] [Low Key] Page [Cross Process] [Toy Effect] [Miniature Effect] 3 4 5 6 [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] [One Point Color] Page Taking Pictures in Custom Set 1 2 Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings) 1 2 3 Recording using registered custom set Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function 1 2 3 4 5 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 Entering Text 1 2 Using the [Rec] Menu Applicable modes: [Photo Style] 1 2 3 4 Applicable modes: [Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size] Applicable modes: [Quality] [Focus Mode] Applicable modes: [Metering Mode] [HDR] Applicable modes: [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) [Flash] [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: [Flash Synchro] [Flash Adjust.] Applicable modes: [i.Resolution] [ISO Limit Set] [ISO Increments] Applicable modes: [Long Shtr NR] [Shading Comp.] Applicable modes: [Digital Zoom] [Electronic Shutter] [Burst Rate] [Auto Bracket] [Self Timer] Applicable modes: [Color Space] P1000001.JPG P [Stabilizer] [Face Recog.] 2 3 [Recommended Filter] 5 Applicable modes: [Profile Setup] Using the [Motion Picture] Menu Applicable modes: [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: [Rec Quality] Page Page Using the [Custom] Menu Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Playing Back Burst Pictures Select a picture with a burst icon [], and then touch [ ] to play back. 1 2 Editing Burst Pictures Using the [Playback] Menu 1 2 3 [2D/3D Settings] [Slide Show] Page 1 2 3 . , * 1 4 [Title Edit] 3 1 5 [Text Stamp] 3 6 7 1 2 [Video Divide] 3 4 1 [Resize] 3 1 2 3 [Cropping] 1 [Rotate] 2 3 1 [Favorite] 4 1 [Print Set] Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 [Protect] [Face Rec Edit] Enjoying 3D pictures 1 2 button fully. Page 1 2 Page Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen 1 2 3 1 HDMI mini cable (optional) (P193). 2 3 Using VIERA Link (HDMI) Page Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 1 (supplied). 2 3 AVCHD DCIM 100_PANA MISC 101_PANA 999_PANA P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000999.JPG PRI VATE Page Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a Recorder 1 2 3 Printing the Pictures 1 (supplied). 2 1 2 3 Page Page Optional accessories 1 and the dedicated flash. 2 3 Page Page LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display Page 1/981/981/98 100-0001 F3.5 60 100-0001 P F3.5 60 1/98 Cautions for Use Page Page Page Page Page Message Display Page Page Troubleshooting Battery and power source Recording Page Page Motion pictures Lens Flash LCD monitor/Viewfinder Playback TV, PC and printer Page Others